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Betesda Independent School
Alton, KwaZulu-Natal
Betesda Independent School is a private primary school in Alton, KwaZulu-Natal, in the King Cetshwayo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 58 learners and 5 educators, about 11.6 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for private primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal (194 learners). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
School facts
| School type | Private primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 58 |
| Educators (2025) | 5 |
| Learners per educator | 11.6 (province average 14.5) Fewer learners per educator than 71% of 114 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 500413179 |
| Exam centre number | 5113403 |
Address and location
| Street address | South Central Arterial Alton Richards Bay 3900 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 21627,richardsbay,3900 |
| Town | Alton |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | King Cetshwayo |
| Circuit | Richards Bay |
| Municipality | uMhlathuze Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52802002 |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Betesda Independent School
Is Betesda Independent School a public or private school?
Betesda Independent School is a private primary school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Betesda Independent School?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
How many learners are at Betesda Independent School?
58 learners and 5 educators (about 11.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 71% of 114 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Betesda Independent School?
Its EMIS number is 500413179. Its exam centre number is 5113403.
Where is Betesda Independent School?
South Central Arterial Alton Richards Bay 3900. It is in Alton, KwaZulu-Natal, in the King Cetshwayo education district. Phone 073 884 6337.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.