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Primary School Calvinia

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

Primary School Calvinia is a public primary school based in Calvinia. The school's roll stands at roughly 272 learners.

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

In Calvinia, Primary School Calvinia operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

272
Learners
13
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Primary School Calvinia is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Primary School Calvinia specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Namakwa (NMK) district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Namakwa (NMK) district with Primary School Calvinia.

  • Hantam Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,454 learners against Primary School Calvinia's 272, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Dr Izak Van Niekerk Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Calvinia, 1,102 compared with 272, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Ferdinand Brecher Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 865 learners against Primary School Calvinia's 272, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Okiep Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Calvinia, 725 compared with 272, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Concordia Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Calvinia, 690 compared with 272, 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 Primary School Calvinia's 272, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Hantam Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 528 learners against Primary School Calvinia's 272; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Calvinia; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 90.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Calvinia doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School Calvinia is a similar size to Primary School Calvinia, with 269 learners against 272; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Calvinia; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Calvinia doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Elandsvlei teaches fewer learners than Primary School Calvinia, 24 compared with 272, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Diepdrift Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 21 learners against Primary School Calvinia's 272, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
Stasie Road Calvinia, 8190
Postal
Po Box 268 Calvinia 8190
Telephone
027 341 1029
EMIS number
300033209

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Calvinia?
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 Primary School Calvinia directly, on 027 341 1029, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Calvinia?
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 Primary School Calvinia the best school in Calvinia?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Calvinia 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 Primary School Calvinia?
Schoolhive lists at least 5 other schools in and around Calvinia, including Hantam Primêre Skool.
How big are the classes at Primary School Calvinia?
Primary School Calvinia reported 272 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Primary School Calvinia?
Yes, Primary School Calvinia 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 Primary School Calvinia a public or private school?
Primary School Calvinia is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Calvinia?
You can call 027 341 1029. It is located at Stasie Road Calvinia, 8190.
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