Barney Primary School
Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela
About Barney Primary School
A public institution, Barney Primary School functions as a primary school located in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Bohlabela education district. For the 2025 academic year, 703 learners were enrolled, taught by 20 educators at a ratio of 35:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Barney Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
Barney Primary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Barney Primary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Barney Primary School reported a total enrollment of 703 learners with a teaching staff of 20 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
Barney Primary School is situated in Bushbuckridge (Bushbuckridge), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Bohlabela education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ehlanzeni District Municipality, under the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Stand No E126a, Matenteng Village, Bushbuckridge, 1280. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 237 Bushbuckridge Bushbuckridge 1280.
Curriculum & Academics
Barney Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Barney 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Stand No E126a, Matenteng Village, Bushbuckridge, 1280
Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 237 Bushbuckridge Bushbuckridge 1280
Phone
+27 13 007 0714Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800035077
Department of Basic Education
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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.