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Barnhill Primary School

Public primary school · Tugela Ferry, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Tugela Ferry circuit)

Barnhill Primary School is a public primary school in Tugela Ferry. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Barnhill Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Tugela Ferry, Barnhill Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

242
Learners
8
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Barnhill Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Umzinyathi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umzinyathi district with Barnhill Primary School.

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,738 learners against Barnhill Primary School's 242; is a public combined school, a different phase than Barnhill Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barnhill Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ubongumenzi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,572 learners against Barnhill Primary School's 242; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barnhill Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barnhill Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Greytown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Barnhill Primary School, 1,513 compared with 242, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Busana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,350 learners against Barnhill Primary School's 242; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barnhill Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barnhill Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thalana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Barnhill Primary School, 1,348 compared with 242; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barnhill Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barnhill Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Khilomu Area, Mbonokilom Area, Tugela Ferry, 3010
Postal
P.o.box 4002, Tugela Ferry, 3010
Telephone
076 579 2913
Email
nomahlubi.hadebe@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500105968

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Barnhill 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 Barnhill Primary School directly, on 076 579 2913 or by email at nomahlubi.hadebe@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Barnhill Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Barnhill Primary School the best school in Umzinyathi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Barnhill 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 Umzinyathi besides Barnhill Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Barnhill Primary School?
Barnhill Primary School reported 242 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Barnhill Primary School?
No. Barnhill Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Barnhill Primary School a public or private school?
Barnhill Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Barnhill Primary School?
You can call 076 579 2913 or email nomahlubi.hadebe@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Khilomu Area, Mbonokilom Area, Tugela Ferry, 3010.