Sidbury Primary School
Sidbury, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman
About Sidbury Primary School
Sidbury Primary School is classified as a public primary school serving the Sidbury area of Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Sarah Baartman education district. For the 2025 academic year, 37 learners were enrolled, taught by 3 educators at a ratio of 12:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sidbury Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Sidbury 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
Sidbury 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, Sidbury Primary School reported a total enrollment of 37 learners with a teaching staff of 3 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 12:1, 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
Sidbury Primary School is situated in Sidbury, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Sarah Baartman education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cacadu District Municipality, under the Makana Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Brentwood Farm, N2 At Bushman's River, District Sidbury, 6131. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 544, Grahamstown, 6140.
Curriculum & Academics
Sidbury Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sidbury Primary 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 not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Sidbury 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
Brentwood Farm, N2 At Bushman's River, District Sidbury, 6131
Sidbury, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 544, Grahamstown, 6140
Phone
+27 83 543 6025Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100696
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.