Best of Zululand 2025/2026 1st Place: Kids

Best Baby Goods Store
Toys R Us (Richards Bay)

Best Boarding School
St Catherine’s School
St Catherine’s School is officially home to Zululand’s Best Boarding School and
stands out among the Best Private High School and Best Private Primary Schools. For
schooling and care you can trust and as the only high school catering only for young
girls in the area, St Catherine’s School makes a mark on local education.

Best Crèche / Play School
Tiny Tots (Empangeni)
With dedicated staff and a warm environment, Tiny Tots helps little learners grow, play and
thrive. Winner of Best Playschool/Crèche in BOZ 2025/26, Tiny Tots earned top honours in the
category, reflecting strong community recognition and trust for quality early childhood care in Zululand.
Best Kids Play Area
Gecko Inn (Richards Bay)
Best Kids Party Venue
Dayspring Equestrian and Animal Farm (Empangeni)
Pre-Primary School
Arboretum Pre-Primary School (Richards Bay)

Private High School
Felixton College
Celebrating their 30th anniversary this year, Felixton College secured two major wins in BOZ 2025/26, taking first
place for both Best Private High School and Best Private Primary School. With committed teachers and a supportive learning
environment, the college guides pupils from their foundation years through matric, building confidence and preparing them
for future success.
Private Primary School
Felixton College
Best Public High School
Empangeni High School (Empangeni)
Best Public Primary School
Arboretum Primary School (Richards Bay)
Best Swim School
Annie’s Swim School (Richards Bay)

Best Tutoring Centre
Anna Muis Kleuterskool en Nasorg Sentrum (Richards Bay)
Anna-Muis Kleuterskool, voted Zululand’s number one tutoring centre, is more than a classroom. As an official Impaq
tutoring centre, trusted crèche and supportive aftercare hub, it simplifies homework, makes school readiness exciting and
offers bilingual learning with fun activities, helping children grow confident, prepared and ready to shine at school.