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Barney Primary School

Public primary school · Bushbuckridge, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Barney Primary School, a public primary school serving Bushbuckridge. Around 703 learners are enrolled here.

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Barney Primary School is a public primary school in Bushbuckridge. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

703
Learners
20
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Barney Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Barney Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Bohlabela district with Barney Primary School.

  • Masana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Barney Primary School, 2,280 compared with 703; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barney Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barney Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mashishing Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Barney Primary School, 1,972 compared with 703; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barney Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barney Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Barney Primary School's 703; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barney Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barney Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Barney Primary School, 1,895 compared with 703; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barney Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barney Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Barney Primary School, 1,518 compared with 703, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Bushbuckridge

Zooming into Bushbuckridge, here are 5 other schools to compare against Barney Primary School.

  • Letshele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,037 learners against Barney Primary School's 703; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barney Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 75.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barney Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Moratiseng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Barney Primary School, at 946 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Siboyiye Combined School is a similar size to Barney Primary School, with 899 learners against 703; is a public combined school, a different phase than Barney Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 88.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barney Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • M.o. Mashego Lower Primary School is a similar size to Barney Primary School, with 840 learners against 703, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Marcia Mokoena Secondary School is a similar size to Barney Primary School, with 838 learners against 703; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barney Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 73.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barney Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No E126A, Matenteng Village, Bushbuckridge, 1280
Postal
Po Box 237 Bushbuckridge Bushbuckridge 1280
Telephone
013 007 0714
EMIS number
800035077

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Barney Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Barney Primary School directly, on 013 007 0714, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Barney Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Barney Primary School the best school in Bushbuckridge?
No matric pass rate is on record for Barney Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Bushbuckridge besides Barney Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bushbuckridge, including Letshele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Barney Primary School?
Barney Primary School reported 703 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Barney Primary School?
Yes, Barney Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Barney Primary School a public or private school?
Barney Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Barney Primary School?
You can call 013 007 0714. It is located at Stand No E126A, Matenteng Village, Bushbuckridge, 1280.
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