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Primary School Driefonteine

Public primary school, comprehensive specialisation · Stilfontein, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Primary School Driefonteine, a public primary school serving Stilfontein. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Primary School Driefonteine, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Primary School Driefonteine is a public primary school in Stilfontein. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

561
Learners
27
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Primary School Driefonteine is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Dr Kenneth Kaunda district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Dr Kenneth Kaunda district with Primary School Driefonteine.

  • Promosa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,835 learners against Primary School Driefonteine's 561, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boitshoko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,684 learners against Primary School Driefonteine's 561; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Driefonteine; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 78.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Driefonteine doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsiors Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Driefonteine, 1,645 compared with 561, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Are- Fadimeheng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Driefonteine, 1,628 compared with 561; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Driefonteine; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Driefonteine doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshebedisano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,620 learners against Primary School Driefonteine's 561; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Driefonteine; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Driefonteine doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Stilfontein

Zooming into Stilfontein, here are 5 other schools to compare against Primary School Driefonteine.

  • Borakanelo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,207 learners against Primary School Driefonteine's 561; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Driefonteine; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Driefonteine doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuyanimawethu Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,028 learners against Primary School Driefonteine's 561; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Driefonteine doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hata-Butle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Driefonteine, 889 compared with 561, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Strathvaal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Driefonteine, 887 compared with 561, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Leseding Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 843 learners against Primary School Driefonteine's 561.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Primary School Driefonteine for 2027

Because Primary School Driefonteine is a public school in North West, 2027 learner registration is coordinated provincially rather than by the school alone, running from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Visit the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page for the registration process, or read the full North West School Application Process Guide for the complete requirements.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Hartstraat, , Stilfontein, 4747
Postal
P.o.box 90, Stilfontein, 2550
Telephone
018 484 5975
EMIS number
600100328

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Driefonteine?
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 Driefonteine directly, on 018 484 5975, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Driefonteine?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Primary School Driefonteine the best school in Stilfontein?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Driefonteine 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 Stilfontein besides Primary School Driefonteine?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Stilfontein, including Borakanelo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Primary School Driefonteine?
Primary School Driefonteine reported 561 learners and 27 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 Driefonteine?
No. Primary School Driefonteine is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Primary School Driefonteine a public or private school?
Primary School Driefonteine is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Driefonteine?
You can call 018 484 5975. It is located at Hartstraat, , Stilfontein, 4747.
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