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Burford Primary School

Public primary school · Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Klipriver circuit)

In Ladysmith, Burford 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 Burford Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Burford Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Ladysmith. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

397
Learners
13
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Burford 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

Uthukela district

Here is how Burford Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Uthukela district.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Burford Primary School, 1,940 compared with 397, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Burford Primary School, 1,758 compared with 397; is a public combined school, a different phase than Burford Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Burford Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School teaches considerably more learners than Burford Primary School, 1,624 compared with 397; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Burford Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Burford Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mpumelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Burford Primary School, 1,528 compared with 397; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Burford Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Burford Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Burford Primary School, 1,486 compared with 397; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Burford Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Burford 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
Driefontein Farm, Burford Farm, Burford Farm, Ladysmith, 3370
Postal
P.o.box 3872, Ladysmith, 3370
Telephone
068 584 6379
Email
burfordprimary9@gmail.com
EMIS number
500113738
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Burford 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 Burford Primary School directly, on 068 584 6379 or by email at burfordprimary9@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Burford 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 Burford Primary School the best school in Uthukela?
No matric pass rate is on record for Burford 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 Uthukela besides Burford Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Burford Primary School?
Burford Primary School reported 397 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Burford Primary School?
No. Burford Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Burford Primary School a public or private school?
Burford Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Burford Primary School?
You can call 068 584 6379 or email burfordprimary9@gmail.com. It is located at Driefontein Farm, Burford Farm, Burford Farm, Ladysmith, 3370.