Balcomb's Hill Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ilembe
About Balcomb's Hill Primary School
Situated in Near Dlamini Bus Stop, KwaZulu-Natal, Balcomb's Hill Primary School is a public primary school overseen by the Ilembe education district. The school recorded 451 learners and 13 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Balcomb's Hill Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Balcomb's Hill Primary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Balcomb's Hill Primary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Balcomb's Hill Primary School reported a total enrollment of 451 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Balcomb's Hill Primary School is situated in Near Dlamini Bus Stop, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ilembe education district, specifically within the Balcomb's Hill circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ilembe, under the Maphumulo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mabovini Area, Maphumulo, 4470. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 325, Maphumulo, 4470.
Curriculum & Academics
Balcomb's Hill Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Balcomb's Hill Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Balcomb's Hill Primary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Mabovini Area, Maphumulo, 4470
Postal
P.o. Box 325, Maphumulo, 4470
Phone
+27 73 198 7121Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500104821
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.