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Bhambatha Primary School

Public primary school · Bulwer, KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala district (Bulwer circuit)

Welcome to Bhambatha Primary School, a public primary school serving Bulwer. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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

Bhambatha Primary School is a public primary school in Bulwer. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

198
Learners
7
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Bhambatha Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Harry Gwala district

5 other schools in Harry Gwala district, for comparison against Bhambatha Primary School.

  • Shayamoya Area Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bhambatha Primary School, 2,516 compared with 198; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bhambatha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bhambatha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kokstad Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bhambatha Primary School, 1,797 compared with 198, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Umzimkulu J.s.school teaches considerably more learners than Bhambatha Primary School, 1,559 compared with 198; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bhambatha Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Carl Malcomess High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,499 learners against Bhambatha Primary School's 198; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bhambatha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bhambatha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Bhambatha Primary School, 1,419 compared with 198; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bhambatha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bhambatha 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
Nkwezela Location, Bulwer, 3244
Postal
P.o.box 154, Bulwer, 3244
Telephone
082 936 9966
Email
matildasabelile@gmail.com
EMIS number
500107892
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bhambatha 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 Bhambatha Primary School directly, on 082 936 9966 or by email at matildasabelile@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bhambatha 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 Bhambatha Primary School the best school in Harry Gwala?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bhambatha 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 Harry Gwala besides Bhambatha Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at Bhambatha Primary School?
Bhambatha Primary School reported 198 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Bhambatha Primary School?
No. Bhambatha Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Bhambatha Primary School a public or private school?
Bhambatha Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bhambatha Primary School?
You can call 082 936 9966 or email matildasabelile@gmail.com. It is located at Nkwezela Location, Bulwer, 3244.