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St Bernard Primary School

Public primary school · Engwaqa, KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala district (Entsikeni circuit)

Welcome to St Bernard Primary School, a public primary school serving Engwaqa. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about St Bernard Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

St Bernard Primary School is a public primary school in Engwaqa. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

252
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

St Bernard Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Harry Gwala district

Here is how St Bernard Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Harry Gwala district.

  • Shayamoya Area Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Bernard Primary School, 2,516 compared with 252; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Bernard Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Bernard Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kokstad Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Bernard Primary School, 1,797 compared with 252, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Umzimkulu J.s.school teaches considerably more learners than St Bernard Primary School, 1,559 compared with 252; is a public combined school, a different phase than St Bernard Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Carl Malcomess High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,499 learners against St Bernard Primary School's 252; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Bernard Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Bernard Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Combined School teaches considerably more learners than St Bernard Primary School, 1,419 compared with 252; is a public combined school, a different phase than St Bernard Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Bernard 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
Creighton, 3239
Postal
Private Bag X6, Riverside, 3239
Telephone
073 519 8724
Email
stbernardschool9@gmail.com
EMIS number
500428164

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Bernard 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 St Bernard Primary School directly, on 073 519 8724 or by email at stbernardschool9@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Bernard 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 St Bernard Primary School the best school in Harry Gwala?
No matric pass rate is on record for St Bernard 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 St Bernard Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at St Bernard Primary School?
St Bernard Primary School reported 252 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 42 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 St Bernard Primary School?
No. St Bernard Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is St Bernard Primary School a public or private school?
St Bernard Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact St Bernard Primary School?
You can call 073 519 8724 or email stbernardschool9@gmail.com. It is located at Creighton, 3239.