Laerskool Bergvlam
Makhado, Limpopo · Vhembe East
About Laerskool Bergvlam
As a public school, Laerskool Bergvlam provides primary school education to learners in Makhado, Limpopo. The school falls under the Vhembe East education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1704 learners taught by 48 educators, achieving a ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Laerskool Bergvlam is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Laerskool Bergvlam 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
Laerskool Bergvlam is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Laerskool Bergvlam reported a total enrollment of 1,704 learners with a teaching staff of 48 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
Laerskool Bergvlam is situated in Makhado (Sibasa), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Vhembe East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Vhembe District Municipality, under the Thulamela local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Bergvlam Street; Sibasa; Venda;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 142; Sibasa.
Curriculum & Academics
Laerskool Bergvlam is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Laerskool Bergvlam 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
Address
Bergvlam Street; Sibasa; Venda;
Makhado, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 142; Sibasa
Phone
+27 15 963 1220Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
930350989
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.