St. John's Ek Primêre Skool
Buffeljagsrivier, Western Cape · Overberg
About St. John's Ek Primêre Skool
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
St. John's Ek Primêre Skool is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, St. John's Ek Primêre Skool is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
St. John's Ek Primêre Skool 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, St. John's Ek Primêre Skool reported a total enrollment of 72 learners with a teaching staff of 4 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
St. John's Ek Primêre Skool 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: Kerk Gronde 2 Buffeljagsrivier 6742. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 134 Kerk Gronde 2 Buffeljagsrivier 6742.
Curriculum & Academics
St. John's Ek Primêre Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
St. John's Ek Primêre Skool was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. 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 St. John's Ek Primêre Skool 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Kerk Gronde 2 Buffeljagsrivier 6742
Buffeljagsrivier, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 134 Kerk Gronde 2 Buffeljagsrivier 6742
Phone
+27 28 512 3431Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
117337765
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.