Bhensela Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala
About Bhensela Primary School
Located in Ixopo within KwaZulu-Natal, Bhensela Primary School is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Harry Gwala education district. In 2025, the school reported 212 learners and 10 educators, resulting in a ratio of 21:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bhensela 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
As a Q2 institution, Bhensela 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
Bhensela 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, Bhensela Primary School reported a total enrollment of 212 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Bhensela Primary School is situated in Ixopo, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Harry Gwala education district, specifically within the Lufafa circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Harry Gwala, under the Ubuhlebezwe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 5664 Ixopo Road, Ofafa, Ixopo, 3276. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X512, Ixopo, 3276.
Curriculum & Academics
Bhensela Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Bhensela 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 Bhensela 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
5664 Ixopo Road, Ofafa, Ixopo, 3276
Postal
Private Bag X512, Ixopo, 3276
Phone
+27 73 255 1033Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500109409
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.