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Bethlehem Senior Primary School

Public primary school · Mount Frere, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Bethlehem Senior Primary School, a public primary school serving Mount Frere. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Bethlehem Senior Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Bethlehem Senior Primary School is a public primary school in Mount Frere. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

157
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Bethlehem Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

5 other schools in Alfred Nzo West district, for comparison against Bethlehem Senior Primary School.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bethlehem Senior Primary School, 1,767 compared with 157; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bethlehem Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bethlehem Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bethlehem Senior Primary School, 1,742 compared with 157; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bethlehem Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,671 learners against Bethlehem Senior Primary School's 157; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bethlehem Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bethlehem Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,658 learners against Bethlehem Senior Primary School's 157; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bethlehem Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bethlehem Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Bethlehem Senior Primary School's 157; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bethlehem Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bethlehem Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mount Frere

Zooming into Mount Frere, here are 5 other schools to compare against Bethlehem Senior Primary School.

  • Dweba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bethlehem Senior Primary School, 1,800 compared with 157; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bethlehem Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bethlehem Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Osborn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bethlehem Senior Primary School, 1,767 compared with 157; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bethlehem Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bethlehem Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,658 learners against Bethlehem Senior Primary School's 157; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bethlehem Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bethlehem Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mbodleni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bethlehem Senior Primary School, 1,527 compared with 157; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bethlehem Senior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bethlehem Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mahamane Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bethlehem Senior Primary School, 1,357 compared with 157; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bethlehem Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Bethlehem Senior Primary School for 2027

Bethlehem Senior Primary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Njijini A/A, Mt Frere, 5090
Postal
Po Box 91799, Mount Frere, 5090
Telephone
071 942 8004
EMIS number
200500032

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bethlehem Senior 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 Bethlehem Senior Primary School directly, on 071 942 8004, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bethlehem Senior 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 Bethlehem Senior Primary School the best school in Mount Frere?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bethlehem Senior 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 Mount Frere besides Bethlehem Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mount Frere, including Dweba Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bethlehem Senior Primary School?
Bethlehem Senior Primary School reported 157 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Bethlehem Senior Primary School?
No. Bethlehem Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Bethlehem Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Bethlehem Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bethlehem Senior Primary School?
You can call 071 942 8004. It is located at Njijini A/A, Mt Frere, 5090.
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