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King Edward Primary School

Private primary school · Potchefstroom, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda district (Retlakgona circuit)

King Edward Primary School is a private primary school based in Potchefstroom. Around 53 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Potchefstroom, King Edward Primary School operates as a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

53
Learners
3
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

King Edward Primary School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact King Edward Primary School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Dr Kenneth Kaunda district

Here is how King Edward Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Dr Kenneth Kaunda district.

  • Promosa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than King Edward Primary School, 1,835 compared with 53; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boitshoko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than King Edward Primary School, 1,684 compared with 53; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 78.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point King Edward Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsiors Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against King Edward Primary School's 53; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Are- Fadimeheng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,628 learners against King Edward Primary School's 53; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point King Edward Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshebedisano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than King Edward Primary School, 1,620 compared with 53; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point King Edward Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Potchefstroom

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

  • Promosa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than King Edward Primary School, 1,835 compared with 53; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dan Tloome Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than King Edward Primary School, 1,444 compared with 53; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • B.a. Seobi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,261 learners against King Edward Primary School's 53; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point King Edward Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshupane Public Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than King Edward Primary School, 1,224 compared with 53; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Keotshepile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than King Edward Primary School, 1,168 compared with 53; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, 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
Ayres Street 16, Potchefstroom 2531
Postal
Ayres Street 16, Potchefstroom 2531
Website
kingedward.co.za
Email
info@kingedward.co.za
EMIS number
600105480

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at King Edward Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for King Edward Primary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the North West education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to King Edward 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 King Edward Primary School the best school in Potchefstroom?
No matric pass rate is on record for King Edward Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Potchefstroom besides King Edward Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Potchefstroom, including Promosa Primary School.
How big are the classes at King Edward Primary School?
King Edward Primary School reported 53 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 King Edward Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, King Edward Primary School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is King Edward Primary School a public or private school?
King Edward Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact King Edward Primary School?
It is located at Ayres Street 16, Potchefstroom 2531.
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