Burgersdorp High School
Burgersdorp, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi
About Burgersdorp High School
As a public secondary school, Burgersdorp High School provides education to learners in Burgersdorp, Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Joe Gqabi education district. For the 2025 academic year, 301 learners were enrolled, taught by 16 educators at a ratio of 19:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Burgersdorp High School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Burgersdorp High 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
Burgersdorp High School 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, Burgersdorp High School reported a total enrollment of 301 learners with a teaching staff of 16 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 19:1, 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
Burgersdorp High School is situated in Burgersdorp, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Joe Gqabi education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Joe Gqabi, under the Walter Sisulu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Aliwal Road/aliwalweg, Burgersdorp, 9744. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 87/posbus 87, Burgersdorp, 9744.
Curriculum & Academics
Burgersdorp High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Burgersdorp High School was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Burgersdorp High 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
Address
Aliwal Road/aliwalweg, Burgersdorp, 9744
Burgersdorp, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 87/posbus 87, Burgersdorp, 9744
Phone
+27 51 653 1715Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200600078
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.