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Buhlebethu Public Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 500113220

Inanda, PINETOWN, KwaZulu-Natal

999
Learners
33:1
L:E Ratio
Q3
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Buhlebethu Public Primary School?

Buhlebethu Public Primary School is a public primary school in Inanda, within the PINETOWN education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 999 enrolled learners and 30 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1. It is classified as Quintile 3 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. It is designated as a no-fee school, so families do not pay tuition fees. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

No tuition fees

As a Quintile 3 no-fee school, families do not pay school fees. The school receives higher per-learner funding from government.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Buhlebethu Public Primary School?

Learner-educator ratio relative to schools in the same quintile and phase. This includes all staff classified as educators (teachers, HODs, principals) — actual class sizes may differ.

Lower L:E ratio than 51%

(Q3 Primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

What other schools are near Buhlebethu Public Primary School?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Imbaliyamazulu Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
1,042 learners 30 educators 35:1
Lower L:E ratio than 40%
Inanda Newtown · 0.4km away
Ikusasalentsha Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ3
1,266 learners 36 educators 35:1
Lower L:E ratio than 30%
Inanda Newtown · 0.4km away
Siphumelele Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
1,271 learners 38 educators 33:1
Lower L:E ratio than 33%
Ezimangweni · 0.5km away
Inanda Newtown Comprehensive High School
SecondaryPublicQ2
1,483 learners 43 educators 35:1
Lower L:E ratio than 29%
Phoenix · 0.7km away
Kasturba Gandhi Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
1,572 learners 42 educators 37:1
Lower L:E ratio than 13%
Inanda Newtown · 0.9km away

Which schools are similar to Buhlebethu Public Primary School?

Primary schools in Inanda with a similar quintile (Q3).

Engonweni Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
520 learners 14 educators 37:1
Lower L:E ratio than 24%
Inanda
Eqinisweni Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
1,027 learners 30 educators 34:1
Lower L:E ratio than 44%
Inanda
Inanda Day Senior Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
1,032 learners 28 educators 37:1
Lower L:E ratio than 26%
Inanda
Ithwelenye Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
322 learners 8 educators 40:1
Lower L:E ratio than 11%
Inanda
Langalibalele Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
789 learners 23 educators 34:1
Lower L:E ratio than 43%
Inanda

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MSHADO ROAD,NEWTOWN CITY,DURBAN,4360

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School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.