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Buhlebemvelo Public Primary School

Public primary school · Mahlabathini, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Okhukho circuit)

Welcome to Buhlebemvelo Public Primary School, a public primary school serving Mahlabathini. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Buhlebemvelo Public Primary School is a public primary school in Mahlabathini. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

389
Learners
13
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Buhlebemvelo Public 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

Zululand district

Here is how Buhlebemvelo Public Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Zululand district.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,799 learners against Buhlebemvelo Public Primary School's 389; is a public combined school, a different phase than Buhlebemvelo Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buhlebemvelo Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dwaleni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Buhlebemvelo Public Primary School's 389; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buhlebemvelo Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buhlebemvelo Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Buhlebemvelo Public Primary School, 1,651 compared with 389; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buhlebemvelo Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buhlebemvelo Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phumanyova High School teaches considerably more learners than Buhlebemvelo Public Primary School, 1,650 compared with 389; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buhlebemvelo Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buhlebemvelo Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Buhlebemvelo Public Primary School's 389; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buhlebemvelo Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buhlebemvelo Public 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
Nhlungwane Reserve, Ntilimgwe, Ulundi, 3865
Postal
P.o.box 535, Mahlabathini, 3865
Telephone
076 940 9028
Email
buhlebemvelo-pub@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500113146

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Buhlebemvelo Public 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 Buhlebemvelo Public Primary School directly, on 076 940 9028 or by email at BUHLEBEMVELO-PUB@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Buhlebemvelo Public 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 Buhlebemvelo Public Primary School the best school in Zululand?
No matric pass rate is on record for Buhlebemvelo Public 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 Zululand besides Buhlebemvelo Public Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Buhlebemvelo Public Primary School?
Buhlebemvelo Public Primary School reported 389 learners and 13 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 Buhlebemvelo Public Primary School?
No. Buhlebemvelo Public Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Buhlebemvelo Public Primary School a public or private school?
Buhlebemvelo Public Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Buhlebemvelo Public Primary School?
You can call 076 940 9028 or email BUHLEBEMVELO-PUB@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Nhlungwane Reserve, Ntilimgwe, Ulundi, 3865.