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Betesda Independent School

Private primary school · Alton, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Richards Bay circuit)

Betesda Independent School is a private primary school in Alton. Around 58 learners are enrolled here.

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

Located in Alton, Betesda Independent School is a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

58
Learners
5
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Betesda Independent School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Betesda Independent School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

A look at 5 other schools sharing King Cetshwayo district with Betesda Independent School.

  • Bizimali Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Betesda Independent School, 2,365 compared with 58; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Betesda Independent School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,166 learners against Betesda Independent School's 58; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School teaches considerably more learners than Betesda Independent School, 1,929 compared with 58; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Betesda Independent School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzingazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,763 learners against Betesda Independent School's 58; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Betesda Independent School's 58; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
South Central Arterial Alton Richards Bay 3900
Postal
P.o.box 21627, Richardsbay, 3900
Telephone
073 884 6337
Email
info@betesdaschool.co.za
EMIS number
500413179
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Betesda Independent 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 Betesda Independent School directly, on 073 884 6337 or by email at info@betesdaschool.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Betesda Independent 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 Betesda Independent School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Betesda Independent School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in King Cetshwayo besides Betesda Independent School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Betesda Independent School?
Betesda Independent School reported 58 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 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 Betesda Independent School?
Yes. As a private school, Betesda Independent School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Betesda Independent School a public or private school?
Betesda Independent School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Betesda Independent School?
You can call 073 884 6337 or email info@betesdaschool.co.za. It is located at South Central Arterial Alton Richards Bay 3900.