Bhekuzulu Public School
KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand
About Bhekuzulu Public School
As a public school, Bhekuzulu Public School provides primary school education to learners in Bhekuzulu, KwaZulu-Natal. The school falls under the Zululand education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1262 learners taught by 38 educators, achieving a ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bhekuzulu Public School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Bhekuzulu Public 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
Bhekuzulu Public 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, Bhekuzulu Public School reported a total enrollment of 1,262 learners with a teaching staff of 38 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Bhekuzulu Public School is situated in Bhekuzulu, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Zululand education district, specifically within the Filidi circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zululand, under the Abaqulusi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 551 Hlabangani Street, Bhekuzulu, Vryheid, 3100. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1533, Vryheid, 3100.
Curriculum & Academics
Bhekuzulu Public School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Bhekuzulu Public School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 municipality and the school buildings are owned by govt education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Bhekuzulu Public 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
551 Hlabangani Street, Bhekuzulu, Vryheid, 3100
Postal
P.o. Box 1533, Vryheid, 3100
Phone
+27 84 363 5943Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500109335
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.