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Biggarsberg Primary School

Public primary school · Glencoe, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Endumeni Central circuit)

Welcome to Biggarsberg Primary School, a public primary school serving Glencoe. The school's roll stands at roughly 720 learners.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Biggarsberg Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Biggarsberg Primary School is a public primary school in Glencoe. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

720
Learners
24
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Biggarsberg Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Biggarsberg Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Umzinyathi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Umzinyathi district with Biggarsberg Primary School.

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Biggarsberg Primary School, 1,738 compared with 720; is a public combined school, a different phase than Biggarsberg Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Biggarsberg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ubongumenzi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Biggarsberg Primary School, 1,572 compared with 720; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Biggarsberg Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Biggarsberg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Greytown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Biggarsberg Primary School's 720, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Busana High School teaches considerably more learners than Biggarsberg Primary School, 1,350 compared with 720; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Biggarsberg Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Biggarsberg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thalana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Biggarsberg Primary School's 720; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Biggarsberg Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Biggarsberg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
17 Debeer Street, Glencoe, 2930
Postal
Private Bag X012, Glencoe, Kzn, 2930
Telephone
034 393 3101
Email
biggar@jenny.co.za
EMIS number
500110075
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Biggarsberg Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Biggarsberg Primary School directly, on 034 393 3101 or by email at biggar@jenny.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Biggarsberg Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Biggarsberg Primary School the best school in Umzinyathi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Biggarsberg Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Umzinyathi besides Biggarsberg Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Biggarsberg Primary School?
Biggarsberg Primary School reported 720 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Biggarsberg Primary School?
Yes, Biggarsberg Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Biggarsberg Primary School a public or private school?
Biggarsberg Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Biggarsberg Primary School?
You can call 034 393 3101 or email biggar@jenny.co.za. It is located at 17 Debeer Street, Glencoe, 2930.