Bethulo P.p. School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About Bethulo P.p. School
Bethulo P.p. School is classified as a public primary school serving the Mbangweni Mpambamaqili Area area of KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Umzinyathi education district. For the 2025 academic year, 478 learners were enrolled, taught by 13 educators at a ratio of 37:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bethulo P.p. 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, Bethulo P.p. 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
Bethulo P.p. 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, Bethulo P.p. School reported a total enrollment of 478 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Bethulo P.p. School is situated in Mbangweni Mpambamaqili Area, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Keate's Drift circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umzinyathi, under the Msinga Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 2034 L Mshafuthi Area, Tugela Ferry. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 6276, Tugela Ferry, 3010.
Curriculum & Academics
Bethulo P.p. School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Bethulo P.p. School was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Bethulo P.p. 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
2034 L Mshafuthi Area, Tugela Ferry
Postal
P.o. Box 6276, Tugela Ferry, 3010
Phone
+27 71 383 1751Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500343952
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.