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Bonukukhanya Primary School

Public primary school · Balfour, Balfour, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Bonukukhanya Primary School, a public primary school serving Balfour. It currently teaches around 1,099 learners.

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

Bonukukhanya Primary School is a public primary school in Balfour. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,099
Learners
31
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Bonukukhanya 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 Bonukukhanya Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gert Sibande district with Bonukukhanya Primary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bonukukhanya Primary School, 2,881 compared with 1,099, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bonukukhanya Primary School, 2,246 compared with 1,099; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bonukukhanya Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bonukukhanya Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Bonukukhanya Primary School's 1,099, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bonukukhanya Primary School, 2,143 compared with 1,099; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bonukukhanya Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bonukukhanya Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Bonukukhanya Primary School's 1,099; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bonukukhanya Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bonukukhanya Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Balfour

Zooming into Balfour, here are 5 other schools to compare against Bonukukhanya Primary School.

  • Vusumuzi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bonukukhanya Primary School, at 1,422 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Isifisosethu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bonukukhanya Primary School, at 941 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bonukukhanya Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 82.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bonukukhanya Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Setsheng Secondary School is a similar size to Bonukukhanya Primary School, with 894 learners against 1,099; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bonukukhanya Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bonukukhanya Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Im Manchu Secondary School is a similar size to Bonukukhanya Primary School, with 822 learners against 1,099; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bonukukhanya Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 97% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bonukukhanya Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Balfour Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 696 learners against Bonukukhanya Primary School's 1,099, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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
2678 Monareng Street , Siyathemba , Balfour , 2410
Postal
Po Box 845 Balfour Balfour 2410
Telephone
017 773 0299
EMIS number
800001487
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bonukukhanya 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 Bonukukhanya Primary School directly, on 017 773 0299, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bonukukhanya 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 Bonukukhanya Primary School the best school in Balfour?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bonukukhanya 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 Balfour besides Bonukukhanya Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Balfour, including Vusumuzi Primary School.
How big are the classes at Bonukukhanya Primary School?
Bonukukhanya Primary School reported 1,099 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Bonukukhanya Primary School?
Yes, Bonukukhanya 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 Bonukukhanya Primary School a public or private school?
Bonukukhanya Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bonukukhanya Primary School?
You can call 017 773 0299. It is located at 2678 Monareng Street , Siyathemba , Balfour , 2410.
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