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Bhaqa Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 500108003

Mhlahlane Reserve, Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal

178
Learners
25:1
Learners per educator
Q1
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Bhaqa Primary School?

Bhaqa Primary School is a public primary school in Mhlahlane Reserve, within the Zululand education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a small school with 178 enrolled learners and 7 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1. It is classified as Quintile 1 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. It is designated as a no-fee school, so families do not pay tuition fees. EMIS classifies the location as rural.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

No tuition fees

As a Quintile 1 no-fee school, families do not pay school fees. The school receives higher per-learner funding from government.

Small school

This school has 178 enrolled learners.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Bhaqa Primary School?

How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals — so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.

Fewer learners per educator than 60% of similar schools

(Q1 Primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

Contact

Nhlazatshe Road,Mhlahlane Area,Mahlabathini,3865
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Richards Bay94.7 km
Newcastle146.2 km
Ballito149.9 km
Ladysmith157.5 km
Umhlanga171.7 km
Pietermaritzburg182 km

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Location

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What other schools are near Bhaqa Primary School?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Thaphokuhle Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ1
89 learners 4 educators 22:1

Fewer learners per educator than 71% of similar schools

Mbatha Tribal Authority Mhlahlane Area · 2.4km away
Umhloluthini High School
SecondaryPublicQ1
315 learners 9 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 26% of similar schools

Ulundi · 2.4km away
Kwa-Goqo Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ1
233 learners 8 educators 29:1

Fewer learners per educator than 46% of similar schools

Idlebe Reserve · 3.9km away
Qwasha Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ1
162 learners 6 educators 27:1

Fewer learners per educator than 55% of similar schools

Via Sizabonke Store · 4.3km away
Twasana Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
437 learners 14 educators 31:1

Fewer learners per educator than 45% of similar schools

Nhlazatshe · 4.9km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal with Quintile 1.

Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Bhaqa Primary School.

Thaphokuhle Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ1
89 learners 4 educators 22:1

Fewer learners per educator than 71% of similar schools

Mbatha Tribal Authority Mhlahlane Area
Kwa-Goqo Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ1
233 learners 8 educators 29:1

Fewer learners per educator than 46% of similar schools

Idlebe Reserve
Qwasha Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ1
162 learners 6 educators 27:1

Fewer learners per educator than 55% of similar schools

Via Sizabonke Store

Frequently Asked Questions

School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.