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Colesberg Public Primary School

Public primary school · Colesberg, Northern Cape · Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district (Unknown circuit)

Colesberg Public Primary School is a public primary school in Colesberg. The school's roll stands at roughly 810 learners.

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

Located in Colesberg, Colesberg Public Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

810
Learners
30
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district

Here is how Colesberg Public Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district.

  • Bongani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Colesberg Public Primary School, 1,332 compared with 810, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Carnarvon Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Colesberg Public Primary School, 1,214 compared with 810, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lowryville Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Colesberg Public Primary School, 1,189 compared with 810; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Colesberg Public Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Vaal-Oranje Primary School is a similar size to Colesberg Public Primary School, with 1,123 learners against 810, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Douglas Primary School is a similar size to Colesberg Public Primary School, with 1,103 learners against 810.

Colesberg

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

  • Lowryville Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Colesberg Public Primary School, 1,189 compared with 810; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Colesberg Public Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Umso High School sits in roughly the same size range as Colesberg Public Primary School, at 909 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Colesberg Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 84.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Colesberg Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ss Madikane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Colesberg Public Primary School, at 712 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Colesberg Gekombineerde School teaches fewer learners than Colesberg Public Primary School, 550 compared with 810; is a public combined school, a different phase than Colesberg Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 98.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Colesberg Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Umthombo Wolwazi Intermediate Farm School is noticeably smaller, with 218 learners against Colesberg Public Primary School's 810; is a public combined school, a different phase than Colesberg Public Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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
Main Road, Kuyasa, Colesberg, 9795
Postal
Po Box 116 Colesberg 9795
Telephone
051 753 0672
EMIS number
300023203

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Colesberg Public 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 Colesberg Public Primary School directly, on 051 753 0672, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Colesberg Public 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 Colesberg Public Primary School the best school in Colesberg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Colesberg Public 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 Colesberg besides Colesberg Public Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Colesberg, including Lowryville Intermediêre Skool.
How big are the classes at Colesberg Public Primary School?
Colesberg Public Primary School reported 810 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Colesberg Public Primary School?
Yes, Colesberg Public 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 Colesberg Public Primary School a public or private school?
Colesberg Public Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Colesberg Public Primary School?
You can call 051 753 0672. It is located at Main Road, Kuyasa, Colesberg, 9795.
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