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Bathurst Primary School

Public primary school · Bathurst, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)

Bathurst Primary School is a public primary school in Bathurst. Around 150 learners are enrolled here.

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

Located in Bathurst, Bathurst Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

150
Learners
11
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Bathurst Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Bathurst Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Sarah Baartman district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sarah Baartman district with Bathurst Primary School.

  • Humansdorp Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Bathurst Primary School's 150; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bathurst Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bathurst Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jeffreys Bay Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bathurst Primary School, 1,751 compared with 150; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bathurst Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bathurst Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kuyasa Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,653 learners against Bathurst Primary School's 150; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bathurst Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bathurst Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Graslaagte Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,514 learners against Bathurst Primary School's 150, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Spandau Public School teaches considerably more learners than Bathurst Primary School, 1,490 compared with 150; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bathurst Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bathurst Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Bathurst

And within Bathurst itself, 2 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Velile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bathurst Primary School, 641 compared with 150; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bathurst Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bathurst Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Shaw Park Combined School is a similar size to Bathurst Primary School, with 204 learners against 150; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bathurst Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Bathurst Primary School for 2027

Bathurst 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
Donkin Terrace, Bathurst, 6166
Postal
P O Box 2, Bathurst, 6166
Telephone
046 625 0735
EMIS number
200100049
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bathurst 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 Bathurst Primary School directly, on 046 625 0735, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bathurst 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 Bathurst Primary School the best school in Bathurst?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bathurst 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 Bathurst besides Bathurst Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Bathurst, including Velile Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bathurst Primary School?
Bathurst Primary School reported 150 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 14 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 Bathurst Primary School?
Yes, Bathurst 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 Bathurst Primary School a public or private school?
Bathurst Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bathurst Primary School?
You can call 046 625 0735. It is located at Donkin Terrace, Bathurst, 6166.
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