Bonginkosi Primary School
Maphumulo, KwaZulu-Natal 2.1 km
Public primary school
Balcomb's Hill Primary School
Near Dlamini Bus Stop, KwaZulu-Natal
Balcomb's Hill Primary School is a public primary school in Near Dlamini Bus Stop, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ilembe education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 451 learners and 13 educators, about 34.7 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal (411 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 451 |
| Educators (2025) | 13 |
| Learners per educator | 34.7 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 19% of 1412 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500104821 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mabovini Area,maphumulo,4470 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 325,maphumulo,4470 |
| Town | Near Dlamini Bus Stop |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Ilembe |
| Circuit | Balcomb's Hill |
| Municipality | Maphumulo Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52904006 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in KwaZulu-Natal open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Balcomb's Hill Primary School
Is Balcomb's Hill Primary School a public or private school?
Balcomb's Hill Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Balcomb's Hill Primary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
How many learners are at Balcomb's Hill Primary School?
451 learners and 13 educators (about 34.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 19% of 1412 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Balcomb's Hill Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 500104821.
Where is Balcomb's Hill Primary School?
Mabovini Area,maphumulo,4470. It is in Near Dlamini Bus Stop, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Ilembe education district. Phone 073 198 7121.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.