Laerskool Bergvlam

Laerskool Bergvlam is a public primary school in Sibasa, Makhado, Limpopo, in the Vhembe East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 704 learners and 48 educators, about 35.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Limpopo (448 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School type	Public primary school
Phase (DBE)	Primary School
Sector	Public
Quintile	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 704
Educators (2025)	48
Learners per educator	35.5 (province average 35.4)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	930350989

Address and location

Street address	Bergvlam Street; Sibasa; Venda;
Postal address	P.O. Box 142; Sibasa
Suburb / area	Sibasa
Town	Makhado
Province	Limpopo
Education district	Vhembe East
Municipality	Thulamela
Ward	93403024

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Limpopo open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.