Schools in Bedford
Amathole West, Eastern Cape
Bedford falls within the Amathole West education district of Eastern Cape. It has 4 registered schools, including 2 primary and 1 secondary. The average learner-to-educator ratio across the area is 27:1.
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.
Fewer learners per educator than 80% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 11% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 45% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 24% of similar schools
School data sourced from the Department of Basic Education (EMIS). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province group. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology