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Buffeljagsrivier Primary School

Public primary school · Buffeljagsrivier, Buffeljagsrivier, Western Cape · Overberg district (1 circuit)

In Buffeljagsrivier, Buffeljagsrivier Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 159 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Buffeljagsrivier Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Buffeljagsrivier Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Buffeljagsrivier. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

159
Learners
9
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, Buffeljagsrivier 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 Buffeljagsrivier Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Overberg district

Here is how Buffeljagsrivier Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Overberg district.

  • Umyezo Wama Apile High School teaches considerably more learners than Buffeljagsrivier Primary School, 2,021 compared with 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buffeljagsrivier Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buffeljagsrivier Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qhayiya Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Buffeljagsrivier Primary School, 1,954 compared with 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buffeljagsrivier Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buffeljagsrivier Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Buffeljagsrivier Primary School, 1,882 compared with 159, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • De Heide Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Buffeljagsrivier Primary School, 1,808 compared with 159, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Zwelihle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Buffeljagsrivier Primary School, 1,629 compared with 159, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Buffeljagsrivier

Zooming into Buffeljagsrivier, here are 2 other schools to compare against Buffeljagsrivier Primary School.

  • Buffelsrivier Vgk Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Buffeljagsrivier Primary School, at 169 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • St. John's Ek Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 72 learners against Buffeljagsrivier Primary School's 159, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Buffeljagsrivier Primary School for 2027

Because Buffeljagsrivier Primary School is a public school in the Western Cape, its admissions go through the province's centralised Western Cape Admissions Portal rather than the school alone. The main 2027 intake window for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026; transfers for other grades ran from 3 to 17 August 2026. Read the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for what you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Olivedale Road Buffeljagsrivier 6742
Postal
Posbus 6 Buffeljagsrivier Unknown 6742
Telephone
028 512 3655
Website
lsbuffeljagsrivier.co.za
Email
lsbuffeljagsrivier@gmail.com
EMIS number
117309219

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Buffeljagsrivier 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 Buffeljagsrivier Primary School directly, on 028 512 3655, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Buffeljagsrivier 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 Buffeljagsrivier Primary School the best school in Buffeljagsrivier?
No matric pass rate is on record for Buffeljagsrivier 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 Buffeljagsrivier besides Buffeljagsrivier Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Buffeljagsrivier, including Buffelsrivier Vgk Primêre Skool.
How big are the classes at Buffeljagsrivier Primary School?
Buffeljagsrivier Primary School reported 159 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Buffeljagsrivier Primary School?
Yes, Buffeljagsrivier 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 Buffeljagsrivier Primary School a public or private school?
Buffeljagsrivier Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Buffeljagsrivier Primary School?
You can call 028 512 3655. It is located at Olivedale Road Buffeljagsrivier 6742.
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