Bhidla Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala
About Bhidla Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bhidla 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, Bhidla 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
Bhidla 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, Bhidla Primary School reported a total enrollment of 64 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 16:1, 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
Bhidla Primary School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Harry Gwala education district, specifically within the Hlanganani circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Harry Gwala, under the Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Bhidla Tribal Authority, Bulwer, 3244. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 55830, Bulwer, 3244.
Curriculum & Academics
Bhidla Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic 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 Bhidla 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
Bhidla Tribal Authority, Bulwer, 3244
Postal
P.o. Box 55830, Bulwer, 3244
Phone
+27 79 799 5093Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500109520
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.