Bonamuva Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo
About Bonamuva Primary School
Bonamuva Primary School provides primary school education as a public school in Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal. The school is administered under the King Cetshwayo education district. In 2025, the school reported 793 learners and 22 educators, resulting in a ratio of 36:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bonamuva Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Bonamuva 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
Bonamuva 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, Bonamuva Primary School reported a total enrollment of 793 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Bonamuva Primary School is situated in Eshowe, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the King Cetshwayo education district, specifically within the Eshowe circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the King Cetshwayo, under the Umlalazi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 881 Prince G-zulu Road, Kingdinizulu, Eshowe, 3815. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X518, Eshowe, 3815.
Curriculum & Academics
Bonamuva Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Bonamuva 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 and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Bonamuva 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
881 Prince G-zulu Road, Kingdinizulu, Eshowe, 3815
Postal
Private Bag X518, Eshowe, 3815
Phone
+27 35 474 5076Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500110852
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.