New Hanover Preparatory School is an independent school situated in the beautiful countryside approximately 35 km from both Pietermaritzburg and Greytown. As the sixth oldest independent school in South Africa, New Hanover Prep. is steeped in tradition, Christian and family values.
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WHAT WE OFFER
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SCHOOL STATS
OVER 160 YEARS OLD
6th oldest independent school in South Africa
17 PUPILS PER CLASS
An average of 17 pupils per class.
1 TEACHER : 7 CHILDREN
Including interns, specialists, and assistant teachers
35KM FROM PMB
35km from Greytown and 10km from Wartburg
RECENT NEWS
Virtual Run, Walk or Roll Fundraiser
NHP News: Virtual Run, Walk or Roll Fundraiser In the spirit of 2020 and along with many other ‘virtual firsts’ for the year, New Hanover Prep. recently hosted a Virtual Run, Walk or Roll Fundraiser. The school had a wonderful response to this fundraising initiative, with the NHP community at large buying into the spirit […]
Sport
The World Health Organisation has stated that exercise is even more important now than ever, during Covid-19, as exercise supports not only our immune system, but also our mental health. With this in mind, and with a number of safety and social distancing measures in place, NHP has re-introduced Physical Education (PE) lessons as part […]
Hats off to NHP Staff!
This year has been somewhat of an emotional rollercoaster for everyone. There have been so many significant changes in such a short space of time. A global pandemic, the ensuing national lockdown, the sudden transition to online education, wearing facemasks, the list goes on and on. The New Hanover Prep. staff have undertaken these challenges […]
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“The staff treat each child as an individual and take them under their wings as if they were their own. The time and effort given to our children by the staff is unparalleled anywhere else.”
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“There is an amazing happy atmosphere and feeling of unity, care, love and family at NHP.”
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“I love the homely, small-school environment where each child is recognised and made to feel special.”
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“In addition to excellent academics, the school also instils values such as respect, responsibility, dignity and Ubuntu.”
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“A safe, happy learning environment that allows each and every child to flourish at their own time and in their own unique way.”
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“The moral fibre that we are parents are giving our children at home is so true to the moral fibre that the school and staff are also instilling in our children every day.”