Barnhill Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi
About Barnhill Primary School
Based in Tugela Ferry, KwaZulu-Natal, Barnhill Primary School is a public primary school located in an rural setting under the Umzinyathi education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 242 learners with a teaching staff of 8, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 30:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Barnhill 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, Barnhill 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
Barnhill 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, Barnhill Primary School reported a total enrollment of 242 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Barnhill Primary School is situated in Tugela Ferry, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umzinyathi education district, specifically within the Tugela Ferry circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umzinyathi, under the Msinga Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Khilomu Area, Mbonokilom Area, Tugela Ferry, 3010. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 4002, Tugela Ferry, 3010.
Curriculum & Academics
Barnhill Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Barnhill 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 education and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Barnhill 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
Khilomu Area, Mbonokilom Area, Tugela Ferry, 3010
Postal
P.o. Box 4002, Tugela Ferry, 3010
Phone
+27 76 579 2913Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500105968
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.