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Bhekamafa Primary School

Public primary school · Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe district (Ubhaqa circuit)

In Ndwedwe, Bhekamafa Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Bhekamafa Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Bhekamafa Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Ndwedwe. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

149
Learners
5
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Bhekamafa 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

Ilembe district

5 other schools in Ilembe district, for comparison against Bhekamafa Primary School.

  • Groutville Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bhekamafa Primary School, 2,690 compared with 149; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bhekamafa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bhekamafa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dr B. W. Vilakazi Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bhekamafa Primary School, 1,889 compared with 149, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thembeni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,796 learners against Bhekamafa Primary School's 149, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mathubesizwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,793 learners against Bhekamafa Primary School's 149; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bhekamafa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bhekamafa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mashiyamahle H/. School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,599 learners against Bhekamafa Primary School's 149; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bhekamafa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bhekamafa 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
1513 D Section, Umkomaas Area, Ndwedwe, 4342
Postal
Private Bag X535, Ndwedwe, 4342
Telephone
078 679 0425
EMIS number
500108188

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bhekamafa 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 Bhekamafa Primary School directly, on 078 679 0425, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bhekamafa 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 Bhekamafa Primary School the best school in Ilembe?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bhekamafa 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 Ilembe besides Bhekamafa Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ilembe.
How big are the classes at Bhekamafa Primary School?
Bhekamafa Primary School reported 149 learners and 5 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 Bhekamafa Primary School?
No. Bhekamafa Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Bhekamafa Primary School a public or private school?
Bhekamafa Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bhekamafa Primary School?
You can call 078 679 0425. It is located at 1513 D Section, Umkomaas Area, Ndwedwe, 4342.