Bhekindoda Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umkhanyakude
About Bhekindoda Primary School
Bhekindoda Primary School (EMIS: 500108743) is a public primary school situated in Othandweni Church, KwaZulu-Natal and managed by the Umkhanyakude education district. The 2025 academic year saw 473 enrolled learners instructed by 14 educators, resulting in a ratio of 34:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bhekindoda 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, Bhekindoda 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
Bhekindoda 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, Bhekindoda Primary School reported a total enrollment of 473 learners with a teaching staff of 14 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Bhekindoda Primary School is situated in Othandweni Church, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umkhanyakude education district, specifically within the Mbabane circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umkhanyakude, under the Jozini Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Bhekindoda Trust, Jozini, 3969. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 159, Jozini, 3969.
Curriculum & Academics
Bhekindoda Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Bhekindoda Primary School was historically administered under the Kwazulu Natal 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 govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Bhekindoda 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
Bhekindoda Trust, Jozini, 3969
Postal
P.o. Box 159, Jozini, 3969
Phone
+27 82 382 7381Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500108743
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.