Bukelakithi Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Bukelakithi Primary School
Based in Next To Vuleka School For The Deaf, KwaZulu-Natal, Bukelakithi Primary School is a public primary school located in an rural setting under the King Cetshwayo education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 236 learners with a teaching staff of 6, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 39:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bukelakithi 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, Bukelakithi 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
Bukelakithi 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, Bukelakithi Primary School reported a total enrollment of 236 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 39:1, 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
Bukelakithi Primary School is situated in Next To Vuleka School For The Deaf, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Ithala circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Nkandla Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Nkandla Kranskop Road, Nkandla, 3385. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 444, Nkandla, 3855.
Curriculum & Academics
Bukelakithi Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Bukelakithi 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 Bukelakithi 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
Nkandla Kranskop Road, Nkandla, 3385
Postal
P.o. Box 444, Nkandla, 3855
Phone
+27 82 368 3664Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500113516
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.