Longmarket Girls School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Longmarket Girls School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Longmarket Girls School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Longmarket Girls School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Longmarket Girls School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Longmarket Girls School reported a total enrollment of 721 learners with a teaching staff of 39 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Longmarket Girls School is situated in Pietermaritzburg, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Pmb Central circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the The Msunduzi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 380 Bulwer Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 4045, Willowton, Pietermaritzburg, 3200.
Curriculum & Academics
Longmarket Girls School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Longmarket Girls School was historically administered under the Kwazulu Natal Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Longmarket Girls School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
380 Bulwer Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Postal
P.o. Box 4045, Willowton, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Phone
+27 33 394 5281Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500187553
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.