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Op Die Voorpos Primary School

Public primary school · Upington, Northern Cape · Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district (Unknown circuit)

In Upington, Op Die Voorpos Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 648 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Op Die Voorpos Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Op Die Voorpos Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Upington. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

648
Learners
25
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Op Die Voorpos Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Op Die Voorpos Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district

Here is how Op Die Voorpos Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district.

  • Westerkim Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Op Die Voorpos Primary School, 1,570 compared with 648, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Rosendal Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Op Die Voorpos Primary School, 1,526 compared with 648; is a public combined school, a different phase than Op Die Voorpos Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Assmang Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,459 learners against Op Die Voorpos Primary School's 648, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Die Kuil Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,377 learners against Op Die Voorpos Primary School's 648; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Op Die Voorpos Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Saul Damon Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,353 learners against Op Die Voorpos Primary School's 648; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Op Die Voorpos Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 92.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Op Die Voorpos Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Upington

Zooming into Upington, here are 5 other schools to compare against Op Die Voorpos Primary School.

  • Westerkim Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Op Die Voorpos Primary School, 1,570 compared with 648, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Rosendal Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Op Die Voorpos Primary School, 1,526 compared with 648; is a public combined school, a different phase than Op Die Voorpos Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Saul Damon Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,353 learners against Op Die Voorpos Primary School's 648; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Op Die Voorpos Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 92.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Op Die Voorpos Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Oranje-Oewer Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Op Die Voorpos Primary School, 1,333 compared with 648; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Op Die Voorpos Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Vela-Langa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,247 learners against Op Die Voorpos Primary School's 648, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
70 Le Roux Street, Upington Extension, Upington, 8801
Postal
Private Bag X5876 Upington 8800
Telephone
054 332 6180
Website
opdievoorpos.co.za
Email
1280admin1@opdievoorpos.co.za
EMIS number
300042214

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Op Die Voorpos Primary School?
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 Op Die Voorpos Primary School directly, on 054 332 6180, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Op Die Voorpos Primary School?
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 Op Die Voorpos Primary School the best school in Upington?
No matric pass rate is on record for Op Die Voorpos Primary School 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 Upington besides Op Die Voorpos Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Upington, including Westerkim Primary School.
How big are the classes at Op Die Voorpos Primary School?
Op Die Voorpos Primary School reported 648 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Op Die Voorpos Primary School?
Yes, Op Die Voorpos Primary School 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 Op Die Voorpos Primary School a public or private school?
Op Die Voorpos Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Op Die Voorpos Primary School?
You can call 054 332 6180. It is located at 70 Le Roux Street, Upington Extension, Upington, 8801.
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