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Buhlebethu Public Primary School

Public primary school · Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Inanda Central circuit)

In Inanda, Buhlebethu Public Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

On this page, you will find the key facts about Buhlebethu Public Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Buhlebethu Public Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Inanda. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

999
Learners
30
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Buhlebethu Public 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

Pinetown district

5 other schools in Pinetown district, for comparison against Buhlebethu Public Primary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Buhlebethu Public Primary School, 2,756 compared with 999; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buhlebethu Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buhlebethu Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Buhlebethu Public Primary School, 2,130 compared with 999, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,020 learners against Buhlebethu Public Primary School's 999, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Buhlebethu Public Primary School, 2,007 compared with 999, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Buhlebethu Public Primary School, 1,978 compared with 999; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buhlebethu Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buhlebethu 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
Mshado Road, Newtown City, Durban, 4360
Postal
Private Bag X 056, Kwamashu, 4360
Telephone
031 171 0255
Email
buhlebethuprimary@gmail.com
EMIS number
500113220
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Buhlebethu 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 Buhlebethu Public Primary School directly, on 031 171 0255 or by email at buhlebethuprimary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Buhlebethu 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 Buhlebethu Public Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Buhlebethu 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 Pinetown besides Buhlebethu Public Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Buhlebethu Public Primary School?
Buhlebethu Public Primary School reported 999 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Buhlebethu Public Primary School?
No. Buhlebethu Public Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Buhlebethu Public Primary School a public or private school?
Buhlebethu Public Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Buhlebethu Public Primary School?
You can call 031 171 0255 or email buhlebethuprimary@gmail.com. It is located at Mshado Road, Newtown City, Durban, 4360.