Schoolhive, South African schools
Schoolhive / North West / Orkney / Primary School Orkney

Primary School Orkney

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

Primary School Orkney is a public primary school in Orkney. The school's roll stands at roughly 700 learners.

Is any information about Primary School Orkney wrong?Help other parents. Tell us what is out of date and we will fix it.

On this page, you will find a full profile of Primary School Orkney, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Orkney, Primary School Orkney is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

700
Learners
30
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Dr Kenneth Kaunda district

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

  • Promosa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Orkney, 1,835 compared with 700, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boitshoko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Orkney, 1,684 compared with 700; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Orkney; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 78.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Orkney doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsiors Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Primary School Orkney's 700, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Are- Fadimeheng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,628 learners against Primary School Orkney's 700; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Orkney; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Orkney doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshebedisano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Orkney, 1,620 compared with 700; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Orkney; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Orkney doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Orkney

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

  • Tshebedisano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Orkney, 1,620 compared with 700; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Orkney; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Orkney doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Are-Fenyeng Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Orkney, 1,446 compared with 700, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Orkney, 1,402 compared with 700; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Orkney; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Orkney doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Western Reefs Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Orkney, 1,344 compared with 700, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Mmokeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Primary School Orkney's 700; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Orkney; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Orkney 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Primary School Orkney for 2027

Primary School Orkney is a public school, so admission follows the North West Department of Education's provincial learner registration campaign for 2027. Registration opened on 8 April 2026 and closes on 30 September 2026; details and the required documents are on the department's North West Department of Education Learner Registration page. See the full North West School Application Process Guide for the full requirements and district contacts.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
H/V Hood & Shelley Laan, , Orkney, 2747
Postal
Null
Telephone
018 473 1234
Website
laerskoolorkney.co.za
Email
admin@laerskoolorkney.co.za
EMIS number
600101581

Something wrong here? Correct the details

Message the school

Contact Primary School Orkney

Send a question straight to the school. Your message goes to the school's email address and they reply to you directly.

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Orkney?
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 Orkney directly, on 018 473 1234, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Orkney?
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 Orkney the best school in Orkney?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Orkney 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 Orkney besides Primary School Orkney?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Orkney, including Tshebedisano Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Primary School Orkney?
Primary School Orkney reported 700 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Orkney?
Yes, Primary School Orkney 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 Orkney a public or private school?
Primary School Orkney is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Orkney?
You can call 018 473 1234. It is located at H/V Hood & Shelley Laan, , Orkney, 2747.
Related

Related schools in Orkney

Nearby schools in Orkney: