Laerskool Birchleigh
Kempton Park, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North
About Laerskool Birchleigh
Laerskool Birchleigh (EMIS 700260323) serves the Kempton Park community as a public primary school in Gauteng. The school falls under the Ekurhuleni North education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1304 learners taught by 44 educators, achieving a ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Laerskool Birchleigh is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Laerskool Birchleigh 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 Birchleigh 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, curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Laerskool Birchleigh reported a total enrollment of 1,304 learners with a teaching staff of 44 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Laerskool Birchleigh is situated in Kempton Park (Kemptonpark), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Ekurhuleni North education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, under the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 177, Olienhoutlaan, Birchleigh, Kemptonpark, Kempton Park. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 6025 Birchleigh 1621.
Curriculum & Academics
Laerskool Birchleigh is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Laerskool Birchleigh was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Gauteng Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by public and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Laerskool Birchleigh 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
177, Olienhoutlaan, Birchleigh, Kemptonpark, Kempton Park
Kempton Park, Gauteng
Postal
Posbus 6025 Birchleigh 1621
Phone
+27 11 972 2127Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700260323
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.