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Bonela Primary School

Public primary school · Mayville, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Umkhumbane circuit)

Welcome to Bonela Primary School, a public primary school serving Mayville. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,202 learners.

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

Bonela Primary School is a public primary school in Mayville. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,202
Learners
30
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Bonela Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Bonela Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Umlazi district

5 other schools in Umlazi district, for comparison against Bonela Primary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School teaches considerably more learners than Bonela Primary School, 2,782 compared with 1,202; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bonela Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bonela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bonela Primary School, 1,964 compared with 1,202, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,912 learners against Bonela Primary School's 1,202, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Bonela Primary School's 1,202; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bonela Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Bonela Primary School's 1,202, 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
100 Candella Road, Mayville, Durban, 4058
Postal
P.o.box 30054, Mayville, 4058
Telephone
067 843 5551
Email
bonelaprimary@gmail.com
EMIS number
500110926

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bonela 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 Bonela Primary School directly, on 067 843 5551 or by email at bonelaprimary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bonela 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 Bonela Primary School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bonela 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 Umlazi besides Bonela Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Bonela Primary School?
Bonela Primary School reported 1,202 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Bonela Primary School?
Yes, Bonela Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Bonela Primary School a public or private school?
Bonela Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bonela Primary School?
You can call 067 843 5551 or email bonelaprimary@gmail.com. It is located at 100 Candella Road, Mayville, Durban, 4058.