Laerskool Burgersdorp
Burgersdorp, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi
About Laerskool Burgersdorp
As a public school, Laerskool Burgersdorp provides primary school education to learners in Burgersdorp, Eastern Cape. The school falls under the Joe Gqabi education district. The 2025 school year recorded 293 learners taught by 19 educators, achieving a ratio of 15:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Laerskool Burgersdorp is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Laerskool Burgersdorp 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 Burgersdorp 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, Laerskool Burgersdorp reported a total enrollment of 293 learners with a teaching staff of 19 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 15:1, 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
Laerskool Burgersdorp 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: Laerskool Burgersdorp, Kerkstraat, Burgersdorp, 9744. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 11, Burgersdorp, 9744.
Curriculum & Academics
Laerskool Burgersdorp is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Laerskool Burgersdorp 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 not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Laerskool Burgersdorp 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
Laerskool Burgersdorp, Kerkstraat, Burgersdorp, 9744
Burgersdorp, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 11, Burgersdorp, 9744
Phone
+27 51 653 0323Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200600983
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.