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Bosmansdam Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 102309211

Bothasig, METRO NORTH, Western Cape

940
Learners
27:1
L:E Ratio
Q5
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Bosmansdam Primary School?

Bosmansdam Primary School is a public primary school in Bothasig, within the METRO NORTH education district of the Western Cape. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 940 enrolled learners and 35 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1. It is classified as Quintile 5 — 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 urban.

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 5 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 Bosmansdam 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 44%

(Q5 Primary schools in Western Cape)

What other schools are near Bosmansdam Primary School?

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

Bosmansdam Hoërskool
SecondaryPublicQ5
1,108 learners 42 educators 26:1
Lower L:E ratio than 46%
Bothasig · 1km away
Edgemead Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,332 learners 66 educators 20:1
Lower L:E ratio than 81%
Edgemead · 1.3km away
Oakland Academy
CombinedIndependent
355 learners 33 educators 11:1
Lower L:E ratio than 44%
Edgemead · 1.4km away
Tafelbergskool
Special NeedsPublic
363 learners 36 educators 10:1
Lower L:E ratio than 48%
Bothasig · 1.4km away
Kings and Queens
PrimaryIndependent
68 learners 5 educators 14:1
Lower L:E ratio than 43%
Summer Greens · 1.6km away

Which schools are similar to Bosmansdam Primary School?

Primary schools in Bothasig with a similar quintile (Q5).

Wolraad Woltemade Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
840 learners 33 educators 26:1
Lower L:E ratio than 51%
Bothasig

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1 ELBRECHT STREET BOTHASIG 7441

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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.