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Alpha Primary School

Public primary school · De Aar, Northern Cape · Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district (Unknown circuit)

In De Aar, Alpha Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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

Alpha Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around De Aar. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,040
Learners
39
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Alpha Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district

Here is how Alpha Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district.

  • Bongani Primary School is a similar size to Alpha Primary School, with 1,332 learners against 1,040, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Carnarvon Primary School is a similar size to Alpha Primary School, with 1,214 learners against 1,040, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lowryville Intermediate School sits in roughly the same size range as Alpha Primary School, at 1,189 learners; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Alpha Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Vaal-Oranje Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Alpha Primary School, at 1,123 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Douglas Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Alpha Primary School, at 1,103 learners.

De Aar

Zooming into De Aar, here are 5 other schools to compare against Alpha Primary School.

  • St Johns (Rc) Primary School is a similar size to Alpha Primary School, with 1,081 learners against 1,040, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Veritas Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Alpha Primary School, at 843 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alpha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alpha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kareeville Primary School is a similar size to Alpha Primary School, with 820 learners against 1,040, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Orion Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Alpha Primary School, at 816 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alpha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 82.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alpha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Monwabisi Senior Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 647 learners against Alpha Primary School's 1,040; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alpha Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alpha 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
Rand Street, Happy Valley, De Aar, 7000
Postal
Po Box 294 De Aar 7000
Telephone
053 631 3651
EMIS number
300021201

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Alpha 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 Alpha Primary School directly, on 053 631 3651, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Alpha 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 Alpha Primary School the best school in De Aar?
No matric pass rate is on record for Alpha 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 De Aar besides Alpha Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around De Aar, including St Johns (Rc) Primary School.
How big are the classes at Alpha Primary School?
Alpha Primary School reported 1,040 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Alpha Primary School?
No. Alpha Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Alpha Primary School a public or private school?
Alpha Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Alpha Primary School?
You can call 053 631 3651. It is located at Rand Street, Happy Valley, De Aar, 7000.
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