Bertie Barnard Laerskool
Still Bay, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About Bertie Barnard Laerskool
Based in Still Bay, Western Cape, Bertie Barnard Laerskool is a public primary school located in an urban setting under the Eden And Central Kar education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 335 learners with a teaching staff of 19, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 18:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bertie Barnard Laerskool is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Bertie Barnard Laerskool 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
Bertie Barnard Laerskool 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 maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies, other without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Bertie Barnard Laerskool reported a total enrollment of 335 learners with a teaching staff of 19 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1, 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
Bertie Barnard Laerskool is situated in Still Bay (Still Bay West), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Eden And Central Kar education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Garden Route, under the Hessequa local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Uitsigstraat 5 Stilbaai 6674. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 137 Stilbay Unknown 6674.
Curriculum & Academics
Bertie Barnard Laerskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Bertie Barnard Laerskool was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Bertie Barnard Laerskool 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
Uitsigstraat 5 Stilbaai 6674
Still Bay, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 137 Stilbay Unknown 6674
Phone
+27 28 754 1042Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
121109217
Department of Basic Education
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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.