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Diepdrift Primary School

Public primary school · Null, Calvinia, Northern Cape · Namakwa (NMK) district (Unknown circuit)

Diepdrift Primary School is a public primary school in Null, Calvinia. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

Located in Null, Calvinia, Diepdrift Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

21
Learners
2
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Diepdrift Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Namakwa (NMK) district

Here is how Diepdrift Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Namakwa (NMK) district.

  • Hantam Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,454 learners against Diepdrift Primary School's 21, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Dr Izak Van Niekerk Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Diepdrift Primary School, 1,102 compared with 21, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Ferdinand Brecher Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 865 learners against Diepdrift Primary School's 21, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Okiep Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Diepdrift Primary School, 725 compared with 21, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Concordia Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Diepdrift Primary School, 690 compared with 21, and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Calvinia

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

  • Hantam Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,454 learners against Diepdrift Primary School's 21, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Hantam Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 528 learners against Diepdrift Primary School's 21; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Diepdrift Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 90.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Diepdrift Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Calvinia is noticeably bigger, teaching 272 learners against Diepdrift Primary School's 21, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • High School Calvinia teaches considerably more learners than Diepdrift Primary School, 269 compared with 21; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Diepdrift Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Diepdrift Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Elandsvlei sits in roughly the same size range as Diepdrift Primary School, at 24 learners, 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
Diepdrift Calvinia, 8190
Postal
Po Box 97 Calvinia 8190
Telephone
027 341 2280
EMIS number
300033203

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Diepdrift 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 Diepdrift Primary School directly, on 027 341 2280, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Diepdrift 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 Diepdrift Primary School the best school in Calvinia?
No matric pass rate is on record for Diepdrift 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 Calvinia besides Diepdrift Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 5 other schools in and around Calvinia, including Hantam Primêre Skool.
How big are the classes at Diepdrift Primary School?
Diepdrift Primary School reported 21 learners and 2 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 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 Diepdrift Primary School?
No. Diepdrift Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Diepdrift Primary School a public or private school?
Diepdrift Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Diepdrift Primary School?
You can call 027 341 2280. It is located at Diepdrift Calvinia, 8190.
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