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Buzubona Primary School

Public primary school · Nqutu, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Mkhonjane circuit)

Buzubona Primary School is a public primary school in Nqutu. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

On this page, you will find a full profile of Buzubona Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Nqutu, Buzubona Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

230
Learners
10
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Umzinyathi district

Here is how Buzubona Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umzinyathi district.

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,738 learners against Buzubona Primary School's 230; is a public combined school, a different phase than Buzubona Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buzubona Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ubongumenzi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,572 learners against Buzubona Primary School's 230; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buzubona Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buzubona Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Greytown Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Buzubona Primary School, 1,513 compared with 230, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Busana High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,350 learners against Buzubona Primary School's 230; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buzubona Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buzubona Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thalana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Buzubona Primary School, 1,348 compared with 230; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buzubona Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buzubona Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
Ngonini Street, Ngonini, Nquthu, 3135
Postal
P.o.box 2280, Nquthu, 3435
Telephone
076 461 5890
Email
buzubonaprimary@gmail.com
EMIS number
500114034
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Buzubona 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 Buzubona Primary School directly, on 076 461 5890 or by email at buzubonaprimary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Buzubona 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 Buzubona Primary School the best school in Umzinyathi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Buzubona 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 Umzinyathi besides Buzubona Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Buzubona Primary School?
Buzubona Primary School reported 230 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Buzubona Primary School?
No. Buzubona Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Buzubona Primary School a public or private school?
Buzubona Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Buzubona Primary School?
You can call 076 461 5890 or email buzubonaprimary@gmail.com. It is located at Ngonini Street, Ngonini, Nquthu, 3135.