Bitterfontein Primﾊre Skool
Bitterfontein, Western Cape · West Coast
About Bitterfontein Primﾊre Skool
Located in Bitterfontein within Western Cape, Bitterfontein Primﾊre Skool is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the West Coast education district. In 2025, the school reported 140 learners and 5 educators, resulting in a ratio of 28:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bitterfontein Primﾊre Skool 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, Bitterfontein Primﾊre Skool 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
Bitterfontein Primﾊre Skool 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, Bitterfontein Primﾊre Skool reported a total enrollment of 140 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Bitterfontein Primﾊre Skool is situated in Bitterfontein (Bitterfontein), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the West Coast education district, specifically within the 5 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the West Coast, under the Matzikama local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Buitekantstraat Westpoint 8220. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 68 Bitterfontein Unknown 8200.
Curriculum & Academics
Bitterfontein Primﾊre Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Bitterfontein Primﾊre Skool was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Bitterfontein Primﾊre Skool 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
Buitekantstraat Westpoint 8220
Bitterfontein, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 68 Bitterfontein Unknown 8200
Phone
+27 27 642 7154Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
137340359
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.