Bridge House School

Outside A/A Town, Western Cape · Cape Winelands

Independent Combined School Q5

About Bridge House School

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Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Bridge House School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.

Fee Status

Bridge House 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

Bridge House 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, Bridge House School reported a total enrollment of 711 learners with a teaching staff of 79 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 9:1, 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

Bridge House School is situated in Outside A/A Town (Franschoek), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Cape Winelands education district, specifically within the 9 circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the Cape Winelands, under the Stellenbosch local municipality. The area is classified as rural.

The school's physical address is: Waterval Farm Off R45 Franschhoek 7690. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 444 Franschhoek Unknown 7690.

Curriculum & Academics

Bridge House School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Bridge House School was historically administered under the Wce education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Bridge House 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

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Address

Waterval Farm Off R45 Franschhoek 7690

Outside A/A Town, Western Cape

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Postal

P.o. Box 444 Franschhoek Unknown 7690

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 711
Educators 79

Learner:Educator Ratio

9:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Quick Info

SectorIndependent
PhaseCombined School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ5
Settingrural
Statusopen
DistrictCape Winelands

EMIS Number

108006016

Department of Basic Education

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.