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Buthanani Primary School

Public primary school · Oyaya, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Samungu circuit)

Buthanani Primary School is a public primary school based in Oyaya. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

In Oyaya, Buthanani Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

105
Learners
7
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

Here is how Buthanani Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under King Cetshwayo district.

  • Bizimali Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Buthanani Primary School, 2,365 compared with 105; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buthanani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buthanani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,166 learners against Buthanani Primary School's 105, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School teaches considerably more learners than Buthanani Primary School, 1,929 compared with 105; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buthanani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buthanani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzingazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,763 learners against Buthanani Primary School's 105, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Buthanani Primary School's 105, 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
Ntuli Tribal Authority, Oyaya, Eshowe, 3802
Postal
P.o.box 1070, Samungu Nyoni, 3802
Telephone
078 694 4959
Email
Sithebesimangele@gmail.com
EMIS number
500113886
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Buthanani 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 Buthanani Primary School directly, on 078 694 4959 or by email at Sithebesimangele@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Buthanani 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 Buthanani Primary School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Buthanani 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 King Cetshwayo besides Buthanani Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Buthanani Primary School?
Buthanani Primary School reported 105 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Buthanani Primary School?
No. Buthanani Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Buthanani Primary School a public or private school?
Buthanani Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Buthanani Primary School?
You can call 078 694 4959 or email Sithebesimangele@gmail.com. It is located at Ntuli Tribal Authority, Oyaya, Eshowe, 3802.