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Primary School De Aar

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

Primary School De Aar is a public primary school based in De Aar. The school's roll stands at roughly 459 learners.

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

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

459
Learners
21
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Primary School De Aar 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 De Aar specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district

5 other schools in Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district, for comparison against Primary School De Aar.

  • Bongani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School De Aar, 1,332 compared with 459, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Carnarvon Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School De Aar, 1,214 compared with 459, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lowryville Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School De Aar, 1,189 compared with 459; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Primary School De Aar; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Vaal-Oranje Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School De Aar, 1,123 compared with 459, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Douglas Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School De Aar, 1,103 compared with 459.

De Aar

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

  • St Johns (Rc) Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School De Aar, 1,081 compared with 459, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Alpha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,040 learners against Primary School De Aar's 459, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Veritas Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School De Aar, 843 compared with 459; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School De Aar; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School De Aar doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kareeville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School De Aar, 820 compared with 459, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Orion Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School De Aar, 816 compared with 459; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School De Aar; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 82.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School De Aar doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
Van Der Merwe Street De Aar, 7000
Postal
Po Box 52 De Aar 7000
Telephone
053 631 2772
Website
laerskooldeaar.co.za
Email
info@laerskooldeaar.co.za
EMIS number
300021207

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School De Aar?
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 De Aar directly, on 053 631 2772, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School De Aar?
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 De Aar the best school in De Aar?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School De Aar 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 De Aar besides Primary School De Aar?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around De Aar, including St Johns (Rc) Primary School.
How big are the classes at Primary School De Aar?
Primary School De Aar reported 459 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 De Aar?
Yes, Primary School De Aar 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 De Aar a public or private school?
Primary School De Aar is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School De Aar?
You can call 053 631 2772. It is located at Van Der Merwe Street De Aar, 7000.
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