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Barkly Wes Primary School

Public primary school · Null, Barkly Wes, Northern Cape · Frances Baard (FB) district (Unknown circuit)

Barkly Wes Primary School is a public primary school in Null, Barkly Wes. It currently teaches around 1,142 learners.

On this page, you will find a full profile of Barkly Wes Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Null, Barkly Wes, Barkly Wes Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,142
Learners
35
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Barkly Wes Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Barkly Wes Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Frances Baard (FB) district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Frances Baard (FB) district with Barkly Wes Primary School.

  • !Xunkhwesa Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Barkly Wes Primary School, 2,030 compared with 1,142; is a public combined school, a different phase than Barkly Wes Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 73.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barkly Wes Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Rietvale High School is a similar size to Barkly Wes Primary School, with 1,492 learners against 1,142; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barkly Wes Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 78.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barkly Wes Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuyolwethu Secondary School is a similar size to Barkly Wes Primary School, with 1,478 learners against 1,142; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barkly Wes Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barkly Wes Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kevin Nkoane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Barkly Wes Primary School, at 1,464 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Groenpunt Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Barkly Wes Primary School, at 1,454 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Barkly Wes

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

  • Mosalakae Public Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Barkly Wes Primary School, at 1,057 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Boresetse Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Barkly Wes Primary School, at 1,055 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barkly Wes Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 87.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barkly Wes Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Barkly West Higher Primary School is a similar size to Barkly Wes Primary School, with 839 learners against 1,142, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Barkly West High School is noticeably smaller, with 619 learners against Barkly Wes Primary School's 1,142; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barkly Wes Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 90.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barkly Wes Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vaalrivier High School teaches fewer learners than Barkly Wes Primary School, 436 compared with 1,142; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barkly Wes Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q5; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barkly Wes Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Iris Street, Debeershoogte, Barkly West, 8375
Postal
Po Box 596 Barkly Wes 8375
Telephone
053 531 0435
EMIS number
300013201
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Barkly Wes 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 Barkly Wes Primary School directly, on 053 531 0435, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Barkly Wes Primary School?
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 Barkly Wes Primary School the best school in Barkly Wes?
No matric pass rate is on record for Barkly Wes 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 Barkly Wes besides Barkly Wes Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Barkly Wes, including Mosalakae Public Primary School.
How big are the classes at Barkly Wes Primary School?
Barkly Wes Primary School reported 1,142 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Barkly Wes Primary School?
Yes, Barkly Wes Primary School 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 Barkly Wes Primary School a public or private school?
Barkly Wes Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Barkly Wes Primary School?
You can call 053 531 0435. It is located at Iris Street, Debeershoogte, Barkly West, 8375.
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