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Boscombe Primary School

Public primary school · Hermannsburg, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Umvozana circuit)

Welcome to Boscombe Primary School, a public primary school serving Hermannsburg. 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 Boscombe Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

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

94
Learners
6
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Boscombe 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

Umzinyathi district

5 other schools in Umzinyathi district, for comparison against Boscombe Primary School.

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Boscombe Primary School, 1,738 compared with 94; is a public combined school, a different phase than Boscombe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Boscombe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ubongumenzi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Boscombe Primary School, 1,572 compared with 94; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Boscombe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Boscombe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Greytown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Boscombe Primary School's 94, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Busana High School teaches considerably more learners than Boscombe Primary School, 1,350 compared with 94; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Boscombe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Boscombe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thalana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Boscombe Primary School's 94; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Boscombe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Boscombe 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
Mondi Forest Boscombe Est, Hermannsburg, Greytown, 3258
Postal
P.o.box 15, Hermannsburg, 3258
Telephone
078 235 9091
Email
hlengiwecleanness@gmail.com
EMIS number
500111740

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Boscombe 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 Boscombe Primary School directly, on 078 235 9091 or by email at hlengiwecleanness@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Boscombe 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 Boscombe Primary School the best school in Umzinyathi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Boscombe 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 Umzinyathi besides Boscombe Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Boscombe Primary School?
Boscombe Primary School reported 94 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Boscombe Primary School?
No. Boscombe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Boscombe Primary School a public or private school?
Boscombe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Boscombe Primary School?
You can call 078 235 9091 or email hlengiwecleanness@gmail.com. It is located at Mondi Forest Boscombe Est, Hermannsburg, Greytown, 3258.