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Bucklands (NGK) Primary School

Public primary school · Douglas, Northern Cape · Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district (Nkomazi East circuit)

Welcome to Bucklands (NGK) Primary School, a public primary school serving Douglas. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Bucklands (NGK) Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Bucklands (NGK) Primary School is a public primary school in Douglas. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

176
Learners
6
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Bucklands (NGK) 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

Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district with Bucklands (NGK) Primary School.

  • Bongani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,332 learners against Bucklands (NGK) Primary School's 176, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Carnarvon Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,214 learners against Bucklands (NGK) Primary School's 176, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lowryville Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,189 learners against Bucklands (NGK) Primary School's 176; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Bucklands (NGK) Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Vaal-Oranje Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,123 learners against Bucklands (NGK) Primary School's 176, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Douglas Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,103 learners against Bucklands (NGK) Primary School's 176.

Douglas

Zooming into Douglas, here are 5 other schools to compare against Bucklands (NGK) Primary School.

  • Bongani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,332 learners against Bucklands (NGK) Primary School's 176, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Vaal-Oranje Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,123 learners against Bucklands (NGK) Primary School's 176, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Bongani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bucklands (NGK) Primary School, 1,084 compared with 176; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bucklands (NGK) Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bucklands (NGK) Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Weslaan Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bucklands (NGK) Primary School, 684 compared with 176; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bucklands (NGK) Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bucklands (NGK) Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School Riverside is noticeably bigger, teaching 548 learners against Bucklands (NGK) Primary School's 176; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bucklands (NGK) 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Bucklands, Bucklands Douglas 8730
Postal
Po Box 276 Douglas 8730
Telephone
053 298 1190
EMIS number
300011202
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bucklands (NGK) 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 Bucklands (NGK) Primary School directly, on 053 298 1190, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bucklands (NGK) 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 Bucklands (NGK) Primary School the best school in Douglas?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bucklands (NGK) 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 Douglas besides Bucklands (NGK) Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Douglas, including Bongani Primary School.
How big are the classes at Bucklands (NGK) Primary School?
Bucklands (NGK) Primary School reported 176 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Bucklands (NGK) Primary School?
No. Bucklands (NGK) Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Bucklands (NGK) Primary School a public or private school?
Bucklands (NGK) Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bucklands (NGK) Primary School?
You can call 053 298 1190. It is located at Bucklands, Bucklands Douglas 8730.
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