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Francois Visser Primary School

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

Francois Visser Primary School is a public primary school based in Null, Pofadder. Around 652 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Francois Visser Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Null, Pofadder, Francois Visser Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

652
Learners
25
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Namakwa (NMK) district

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

  • Hantam Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,454 learners against Francois Visser Primary School's 652, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Dr Izak Van Niekerk Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Francois Visser Primary School, 1,102 compared with 652, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Ferdinand Brecher Primary Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Francois Visser Primary School, at 865 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Okiep Primary School is a similar size to Francois Visser Primary School, with 725 learners against 652, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Concordia Primary School is a similar size to Francois Visser Primary School, with 690 learners against 652, and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Pofadder

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

  • High School Boesmanland teaches fewer learners than Francois Visser Primary School, 431 compared with 652; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Francois Visser Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 82.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Francois Visser Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Witbank Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 23 learners against Francois Visser Primary School's 652, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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
Banfoff Street, Blyvooruitsig, Pofadder, 8890
Postal
Po Box 90 Pofadder 8890
Telephone
054 933 0159
EMIS number
300034303

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Francois Visser 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 Francois Visser Primary School directly, on 054 933 0159, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Francois Visser 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 Francois Visser Primary School the best school in Pofadder?
No matric pass rate is on record for Francois Visser 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 Pofadder besides Francois Visser Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Pofadder, including Hoërskool Boesmanland.
How big are the classes at Francois Visser Primary School?
Francois Visser Primary School reported 652 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Francois Visser Primary School?
Yes, Francois Visser 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 Francois Visser Primary School a public or private school?
Francois Visser Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Francois Visser Primary School?
You can call 054 933 0159. It is located at Banfoff Street, Blyvooruitsig, Pofadder, 8890.
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