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Primary School Bergvlam

Public primary school · Sibasa, Makhado, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)

Primary School Bergvlam is a public primary school based in Sibasa, Makhado. Around 1,704 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Primary School Bergvlam, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Sibasa, Makhado, Primary School Bergvlam operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,704
Learners
48
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Primary School Bergvlam is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Primary School Bergvlam specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Vhembe East district

5 other schools in Vhembe East district, for comparison against Primary School Bergvlam.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Bergvlam, 2,643 compared with 1,704; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Bergvlam doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thengwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Bergvlam, 2,493 compared with 1,704; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Bergvlam; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Bergvlam doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Liivha Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Primary School Bergvlam, at 2,329 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Primary School Bergvlam; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Bergvlam doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Primary School Bergvlam, at 2,254 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Bergvlam; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Bergvlam doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Primary School Bergvlam, at 2,176 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Bergvlam; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Bergvlam doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Makhado

And within Makhado itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Tshivhase Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Primary School Bergvlam, at 2,254 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Bergvlam; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Bergvlam doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mbilwi Secondary School is a similar size to Primary School Bergvlam, with 2,091 learners against 1,704; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Bergvlam; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 74.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Bergvlam doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thohoyandou Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Primary School Bergvlam, at 1,521 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Bergvlam; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 88.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Bergvlam doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mphaphuli Secondary School is a similar size to Primary School Bergvlam, with 1,458 learners against 1,704; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Bergvlam; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Bergvlam doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshadzume Primary School is a similar size to Primary School Bergvlam, with 1,337 learners against 1,704, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Primary School Bergvlam for 2027

Primary School Bergvlam is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Bergvlam Street; Sibasa; Venda;
Postal
P.o. Box 142; Sibasa
Telephone
015 963 1220
Website
laerskoolbergvlam.co.za
Email
ompfa.ampha@gmail.com
EMIS number
930350989

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Bergvlam?
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 Primary School Bergvlam directly, on 015 963 1220, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Bergvlam?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Primary School Bergvlam the best school in Makhado?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Bergvlam 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 Makhado besides Primary School Bergvlam?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Makhado, including Tshivhase.
How big are the classes at Primary School Bergvlam?
Primary School Bergvlam reported 1,704 learners and 48 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Primary School Bergvlam?
Yes, Primary School Bergvlam 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 Primary School Bergvlam a public or private school?
Primary School Bergvlam is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Bergvlam?
You can call 015 963 1220. It is located at Bergvlam Street; Sibasa; Venda;.
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