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Biggarsberg Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 500110075

Glencoe, UMZINYATHI, KwaZulu-Natal

720
Learners
30:1
L:E Ratio
Q4
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Biggarsberg Primary School?

Biggarsberg Primary School is a public primary school in Glencoe, within the UMZINYATHI education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 720 enrolled learners and 24 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1. It is classified as Quintile 4 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. Fees are set by the School Governing Body, and families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption. EMIS classifies the location as rural.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Fee-charging school

As a Quintile 4 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Biggarsberg Primary School?

Learner-educator ratio relative to schools in the same quintile and phase. This includes all staff classified as educators (teachers, HODs, principals) — actual class sizes may differ.

Lower L:E ratio than 49%

(Q4 Primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

What other schools are near Biggarsberg Primary School?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Glencoe Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
783 learners 33 educators 24:1
Lower L:E ratio than 79%
Kemp Street · 0.5km away
Glencoe Primary School (Violet)
PrimaryPublicQ4
383 learners 15 educators 26:1
Lower L:E ratio than 72%
Umzinyathi · 1km away
M.L Sultan Glencoe Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ4
356 learners 14 educators 25:1
Lower L:E ratio than 74%
Umzinyathi · 1.5km away
Hoërskool Sarel Cilliers High School
SecondaryPublicQ4
921 learners 42 educators 22:1
Lower L:E ratio than 88%
Umzinyathi · 1.7km away
Amakhemfundo Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
572 learners 22 educators 26:1
Lower L:E ratio than 83%
Glencoe · 2.1km away

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17 DEBEER STREET,GLENCOE,2930

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School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.