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Philipstown Primary School

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

Welcome to Philipstown Primary School, a public primary school serving Phillipstown. 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 Philipstown Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Philipstown Primary School is a public primary school in Phillipstown. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

126
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Philipstown Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district with Philipstown Primary School.

  • Bongani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,332 learners against Philipstown Primary School's 126, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Carnarvon Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,214 learners against Philipstown Primary School's 126, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lowryville Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,189 learners against Philipstown Primary School's 126; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Philipstown Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Vaal-Oranje Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,123 learners against Philipstown Primary School's 126, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Douglas Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,103 learners against Philipstown Primary School's 126.

Phillipstown

Zooming into Phillipstown, here are 2 other schools to compare against Philipstown Primary School.

  • Philipvale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 557 learners against Philipstown Primary School's 126, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Phillipstown High School teaches considerably more learners than Philipstown Primary School, 265 compared with 126; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Philipstown Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 72% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Philipstown Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
Mathanzima Street, Lukhanyisweni, Phillipstown, 8795
Postal
Po Box 53 Phillipstown 8795
Telephone
063 255 7763
EMIS number
300021305

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Philipstown 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 Philipstown Primary School directly, on 063 255 7763, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Philipstown 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 Philipstown Primary School the best school in Phillipstown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Philipstown 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 Phillipstown besides Philipstown Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Phillipstown, including Philipvale Primary School.
How big are the classes at Philipstown Primary School?
Philipstown Primary School reported 126 learners and 6 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 Philipstown Primary School?
No. Philipstown Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Philipstown Primary School a public or private school?
Philipstown Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Philipstown Primary School?
You can call 063 255 7763. It is located at Mathanzima Street, Lukhanyisweni, Phillipstown, 8795.
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