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Bambanani Junior Secondary School

Umzimkhulu, KwaZulu-Natal

083 955 1480 Directions

Bambanani Junior Secondary School is a public primary school in Umzimkhulu, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 86 learners and 4 educators, about 21.5 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal (411 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationPrimary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile2 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)86
Educators (2025)4
Learners per educator21.5 (province average 30.8)
Fewer learners per educator than 82% of 1113 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number500423650

Address and location

Street addressUmzimkhulu,4686
Postal addressP.O.Box 240,staffordspost,4686
TownUmzimkhulu
ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Education districtHarry Gwala
CircuitRietvlei
MunicipalityUmzimkhulu Local Municipality
Ward54305022
Former departmentTranskei
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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 Bambanani Junior Secondary School

Is Bambanani Junior Secondary School a public or private school?

Bambanani Junior Secondary School is a public primary school.

Does Bambanani Junior Secondary School charge school fees?

It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.

How many learners are at Bambanani Junior Secondary School?

86 learners and 4 educators (about 21.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 82% of 1113 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.

What is the EMIS number of Bambanani Junior Secondary School?

Its EMIS number is 500423650.

Where is Bambanani Junior Secondary School?

Umzimkhulu,4686. It is in Umzimkhulu, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Harry Gwala education district. Phone 083 955 1480.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.