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Beacon Primary School

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

Beacon Primary School is a public primary school in Null, Kimberley. Around 1,140 learners are enrolled here.

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

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

1,140
Learners
32
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Beacon 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 Beacon Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Frances Baard (FB) district

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

  • !Xunkhwesa Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Beacon Primary School, 2,030 compared with 1,140; is a public combined school, a different phase than Beacon Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 73.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Beacon Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Rietvale High School is a similar size to Beacon Primary School, with 1,492 learners against 1,140; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Beacon Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 78.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Beacon Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuyolwethu Secondary School is a similar size to Beacon Primary School, with 1,478 learners against 1,140; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Beacon Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Beacon 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 Beacon Primary School, at 1,464 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Groenpunt Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Beacon Primary School, at 1,454 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Kimberley

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

  • !Xunkhwesa Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Beacon Primary School, 2,030 compared with 1,140; is a public combined school, a different phase than Beacon Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 73.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Beacon Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuyolwethu Secondary School is a similar size to Beacon Primary School, with 1,478 learners against 1,140; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Beacon Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Beacon 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 Beacon Primary School, at 1,464 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Groenpunt Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Beacon Primary School, at 1,454 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Tetlanyo Secondary School is a similar size to Beacon Primary School, with 1,453 learners against 1,140; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Beacon Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 89.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Beacon 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
Vera Street, Colville, Kimberley, 8300
Postal
Po Box 2007 Kimberley 8300
Telephone
083 607 8028
EMIS number
300015201
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Beacon 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 Beacon Primary School directly, on 083 607 8028, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Beacon 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 Beacon Primary School the best school in Kimberley?
No matric pass rate is on record for Beacon 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 Kimberley besides Beacon Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kimberley, including !Xunkhwesa Combined School.
How big are the classes at Beacon Primary School?
Beacon Primary School reported 1,140 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Beacon Primary School?
Yes, Beacon 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 Beacon Primary School a public or private school?
Beacon Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Beacon Primary School?
You can call 083 607 8028. It is located at Vera Street, Colville, Kimberley, 8300.
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