Bedford Country School

Bedford, Eastern Cape ยท Amathole West

Independent Primary School

About Bedford Country School

As a independent school, Bedford Country School provides primary school education to learners in Bedford, Eastern Cape. The school falls under the Amathole West education district. The 2025 school year recorded 68 learners taught by 7 educators, achieving a ratio of 10:1.

Governance & Funding

Fee Status

Bedford Country School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.

Section 21 Status

Bedford Country 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, Bedford Country School reported a total enrollment of 68 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 10:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.

Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.

Location

Bedford Country School is situated in Bedford, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Amathole West education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the Amathole District Municipality, under the Nyandeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.

The school's physical address is: Graham Street, Bedford. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.

Curriculum & Academics

Bedford Country School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

Facilities & Infrastructure

The school's land is owned by private and the school buildings are owned by private.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Bedford Country 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
  • School fee structure and payment options
  • School uniform requirements and code of conduct
  • Open day events and registration periods

Address & Contact Details

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Address

Graham Street, Bedford

Bedford, Eastern Cape

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 68
Educators 7

Learner:Educator Ratio

10:1 learners per educator

Below national average โ€” favourable

Quick Info

SectorIndependent
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
Statusopen
DistrictAmathole West

EMIS Number

200601188

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.