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Barkly West Higher Primary School

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

Barkly West Higher Primary School is a public primary school based in Barkly Wes. The school's roll stands at roughly 839 learners.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Barkly West Higher Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Barkly Wes, Barkly West Higher Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

839
Learners
26
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Barkly West Higher 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 West Higher Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Frances Baard (FB) district

Here is how Barkly West Higher Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Frances Baard (FB) district.

  • !Xunkhwesa Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Barkly West Higher Primary School, 2,030 compared with 839; is a public combined school, a different phase than Barkly West Higher Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 73.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barkly West Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Rietvale High School teaches considerably more learners than Barkly West Higher Primary School, 1,492 compared with 839; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barkly West Higher Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 78.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barkly West Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuyolwethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,478 learners against Barkly West Higher Primary School's 839; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barkly West Higher Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barkly West Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kevin Nkoane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Barkly West Higher Primary School, 1,464 compared with 839, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Groenpunt Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Barkly West Higher Primary School, 1,454 compared with 839, and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Barkly Wes

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

  • Barkly Wes Primary School is a similar size to Barkly West Higher Primary School, with 1,142 learners against 839, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Mosalakae Public Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Barkly West Higher Primary School, at 1,057 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Boresetse Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Barkly West Higher Primary School, at 1,055 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barkly West Higher Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 87.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barkly West Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Barkly West High School is a similar size to Barkly West Higher Primary School, with 619 learners against 839; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barkly West Higher Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 90.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barkly West Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vaalrivier High School teaches fewer learners than Barkly West Higher Primary School, 436 compared with 839; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barkly West Higher Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q5; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barkly West Higher 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
2099 Makena Street, Mataleng, Barkly West, 8375
Postal
Po Box 6 Barkly Wes 8375
Telephone
072 342 5882
EMIS number
300013202
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Barkly West Higher 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 West Higher Primary School directly, on 072 342 5882, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Barkly West Higher 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 West Higher Primary School the best school in Barkly Wes?
No matric pass rate is on record for Barkly West Higher 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 West Higher Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Barkly Wes, including Barkly Wes Primêre Skool.
How big are the classes at Barkly West Higher Primary School?
Barkly West Higher Primary School reported 839 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 West Higher Primary School?
Yes, Barkly West Higher 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 West Higher Primary School a public or private school?
Barkly West Higher Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Barkly West Higher Primary School?
You can call 072 342 5882. It is located at 2099 Makena Street, Mataleng, Barkly West, 8375.
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