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Lenford Baleni Primary School

Public primary school · Mabandla A/A, KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala district (Entsikeni circuit)

Lenford Baleni Primary School is a public primary school based in Mabandla A/A. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

In Mabandla A/A, Lenford Baleni Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

129
Learners
4
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Harry Gwala district

5 other schools in Harry Gwala district, for comparison against Lenford Baleni Primary School.

  • Shayamoya Area Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,516 learners against Lenford Baleni Primary School's 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lenford Baleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lenford Baleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kokstad Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,797 learners against Lenford Baleni Primary School's 129, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Umzimkulu J.s.school is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,559 learners against Lenford Baleni Primary School's 129; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lenford Baleni Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Carl Malcomess High School teaches considerably more learners than Lenford Baleni Primary School, 1,499 compared with 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lenford Baleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lenford Baleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,419 learners against Lenford Baleni Primary School's 129; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lenford Baleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lenford Baleni 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
Madandla Aa, Umzimkulu, 3297
Postal
P.o.box 696, Umzimkulu, 3297
Telephone
078 715 0458
Email
lenford.baleni-ps@kznschool.gov.za
EMIS number
500426203

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lenford Baleni 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 Lenford Baleni Primary School directly, on 078 715 0458 or by email at lenford.baleni-ps@kznschool.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lenford Baleni 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 Lenford Baleni Primary School the best school in Harry Gwala?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lenford Baleni 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 Harry Gwala besides Lenford Baleni Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at Lenford Baleni Primary School?
Lenford Baleni Primary School reported 129 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Lenford Baleni Primary School?
No. Lenford Baleni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Lenford Baleni Primary School a public or private school?
Lenford Baleni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lenford Baleni Primary School?
You can call 078 715 0458 or email lenford.baleni-ps@kznschool.gov.za. It is located at Madandla Aa, Umzimkulu, 3297.