Early Bird Primary School
Standerton, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About Early Bird Primary School
Serving the Standerton community in Mpumalanga, Early Bird Primary School operates as a public combined school. The school is administered under the Gert Sibande education district. In 2025, the school reported 442 learners and 13 educators, resulting in a ratio of 34:1. 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
Early Bird Primary School 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
Early Bird Primary 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
Early Bird Primary 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, Early Bird Primary School reported a total enrollment of 442 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Early Bird Primary School is situated in Standerton (Standerton), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Gert Sibande education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Gert Sibande District Municipality, under the Lekwa Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: F3 Leandra Road, Draaihoek, Standerton, 2430. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1412 Draaihoek Standerton 2430.
Curriculum & Academics
Early Bird Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a full service school curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by factory and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Early Bird Primary 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
F3 Leandra Road, Draaihoek, Standerton, 2430
Standerton, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 1412 Draaihoek Standerton 2430
Phone
+27 17 712 1282Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800003053
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.