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Barkerville Primary School

Public primary school · Mount Frere, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)

In Mount Frere, Barkerville 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 Barkerville Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Barkerville Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Mount Frere. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

109
Learners
5
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Barkerville 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

Alfred Nzo West district

Here is how Barkerville Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Alfred Nzo West district.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Barkerville Primary School, 1,767 compared with 109; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barkerville Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barkerville Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Barkerville Primary School, 1,742 compared with 109; is a public combined school, a different phase than Barkerville Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,671 learners against Barkerville Primary School's 109; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barkerville Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barkerville Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,658 learners against Barkerville Primary School's 109; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barkerville Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barkerville Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Barkerville Primary School's 109; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barkerville Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barkerville Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mount Frere

Zooming into Mount Frere, here are 5 other schools to compare against Barkerville Primary School.

  • Dweba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Barkerville Primary School, 1,800 compared with 109; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barkerville Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barkerville Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Osborn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Barkerville Primary School, 1,767 compared with 109; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barkerville Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barkerville Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,658 learners against Barkerville Primary School's 109; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barkerville Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barkerville Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mbodleni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Barkerville Primary School, 1,527 compared with 109; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barkerville Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barkerville Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mahamane Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Barkerville Primary School, 1,357 compared with 109; is a public combined school, a different phase than Barkerville Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Barkerville Primary School for 2027

Barkerville Primary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Ngxabaxa A/A, Mount Frere, 5090
Postal
P O Box 247 5090
Telephone
079 263 8299
EMIS number
200500019

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Barkerville 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 Barkerville Primary School directly, on 079 263 8299, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Barkerville 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 Barkerville Primary School the best school in Mount Frere?
No matric pass rate is on record for Barkerville 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 Mount Frere besides Barkerville Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mount Frere, including Dweba Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Barkerville Primary School?
Barkerville Primary School reported 109 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Barkerville Primary School?
No. Barkerville Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Barkerville Primary School a public or private school?
Barkerville Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Barkerville Primary School?
You can call 079 263 8299. It is located at Ngxabaxa A/A, Mount Frere, 5090.
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