Merry Hill Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi
About Merry Hill Primary School
With EMIS number 500207977, Merry Hill Primary School is a public primary school located in Bayview, KwaZulu-Natal, operating within the Umlazi district. The 2025 academic year saw 386 enrolled learners instructed by 16 educators, resulting in a ratio of 24:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Merry Hill Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Merry Hill Primary 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
Merry Hill Primary 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, Merry Hill Primary School reported a total enrollment of 386 learners with a teaching staff of 16 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, 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
Merry Hill Primary School is situated in Bayview, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umlazi education district, specifically within the Merewent Extension circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Corner Pelican And Turnstone Street, Chatsworth, Durban, 4030. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 56567, Chatsworth, 4030.
Curriculum & Academics
Merry Hill Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Merry Hill Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Delegates(hod) education department. The House of Delegates administered education for Indian learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Merry Hill Primary 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
Corner Pelican And Turnstone Street, Chatsworth, Durban, 4030
Postal
P.o. Box 56567, Chatsworth, 4030
Phone
+27 31 400 2551Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500207977
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.