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Buhlalu Primary School

Public primary school · Kwa-Nxamalala Area, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Keate's Drift circuit)

Buhlalu Primary School is a public primary school based in Kwa-Nxamalala Area. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Buhlalu Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Kwa-Nxamalala Area, Buhlalu Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

673
Learners
19
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Buhlalu Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Umzinyathi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umzinyathi district with Buhlalu Primary School.

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,738 learners against Buhlalu Primary School's 673; is a public combined school, a different phase than Buhlalu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buhlalu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ubongumenzi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,572 learners against Buhlalu Primary School's 673; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buhlalu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buhlalu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Greytown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Buhlalu Primary School, 1,513 compared with 673, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Busana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,350 learners against Buhlalu Primary School's 673; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buhlalu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buhlalu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thalana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Buhlalu Primary School, 1,348 compared with 673; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buhlalu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buhlalu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Buhlalu, Kwanxamalala, Tugela Ferry, 3020
Postal
P.o.box 162, Pomeroy, 3020
Telephone
082 833 9184
Email
khanyilefb01@gmail.com
EMIS number
500112998
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Buhlalu 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 Buhlalu Primary School directly, on 082 833 9184 or by email at khanyilefb01@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Buhlalu Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Buhlalu Primary School the best school in Umzinyathi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Buhlalu 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 Buhlalu Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Buhlalu Primary School?
Buhlalu Primary School reported 673 learners and 19 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 Buhlalu Primary School?
No. Buhlalu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Buhlalu Primary School a public or private school?
Buhlalu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Buhlalu Primary School?
You can call 082 833 9184 or email khanyilefb01@gmail.com. It is located at Buhlalu, Kwanxamalala, Tugela Ferry, 3020.