Buffeljagsrivier Laerskool
Buffeljagsrivier, Western Cape · Overberg
About Buffeljagsrivier Laerskool
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Buffeljagsrivier Laerskool is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Buffeljagsrivier Laerskool 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
Buffeljagsrivier Laerskool 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 curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Buffeljagsrivier Laerskool reported a total enrollment of 159 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1, 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
Buffeljagsrivier Laerskool is situated in Buffeljagsrivier (Buffeljagsrivier), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Overberg education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Overberg, under the Swellendam local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Olivedale Road Buffeljagsrivier 6742. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 6 Buffeljagsrivier Unknown 6742.
Curriculum & Academics
Buffeljagsrivier Laerskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Buffeljagsrivier Laerskool was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) 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 Buffeljagsrivier Laerskool 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
Olivedale Road Buffeljagsrivier 6742
Buffeljagsrivier, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 6 Buffeljagsrivier Unknown 6742
Phone
+27 28 512 3655Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
117309219
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.