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Busy Bee Primary School

Public primary school · Central Town, KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba district (Phumelela circuit)

Busy Bee Primary School is a public primary school based in Central Town. Around 687 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Central Town, Busy Bee Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

687
Learners
27
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Busy Bee Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Busy Bee Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Amajuba district

Here is how Busy Bee Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amajuba district.

  • Enkululekweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,071 learners against Busy Bee Primary School's 687, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dedangifunde Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,921 learners against Busy Bee Primary School's 687; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Busy Bee Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Busy Bee Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phendukani Full Service High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,852 learners against Busy Bee Primary School's 687; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Busy Bee Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Busy Bee Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Esididini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Busy Bee Primary School, 1,771 compared with 687, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sizakancane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,761 learners against Busy Bee Primary School's 687, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
33 Harding Street, Newcastle Cbd, Newcastle, 2940
Postal
Private Bag X 6638, Newcastle, 2940
Telephone
034 312 2281
Email
busybeeprimary@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
500226884
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Busy Bee 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 Busy Bee Primary School directly, on 034 312 2281 or by email at busybeeprimary@telkomsa.net, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Busy Bee 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 Busy Bee Primary School the best school in Amajuba?
No matric pass rate is on record for Busy Bee 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 Amajuba besides Busy Bee Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Amajuba.
How big are the classes at Busy Bee Primary School?
Busy Bee Primary School reported 687 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Busy Bee Primary School?
Yes, Busy Bee Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Busy Bee Primary School a public or private school?
Busy Bee Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Busy Bee Primary School?
You can call 034 312 2281 or email busybeeprimary@telkomsa.net. It is located at 33 Harding Street, Newcastle Cbd, Newcastle, 2940.