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Picardy Primary School

Public primary school · Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

Picardy Primary School is a public primary school based in Fort Beaufort. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

In Fort Beaufort, Picardy Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

64
Learners
2
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Picardy Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Amathole West district

Here is how Picardy Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amathole West district.

  • Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Picardy Primary School's 64; is a public combined school, a different phase than Picardy Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Picardy Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fundani High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,170 learners against Picardy Primary School's 64; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Picardy Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Picardy Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,020 learners against Picardy Primary School's 64; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Picardy Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Picardy Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,001 learners against Picardy Primary School's 64; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Picardy Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Picardy Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Picardy Primary School, 933 compared with 64; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Picardy Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Picardy Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Fort Beaufort

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

  • Thubalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Picardy Primary School, 801 compared with 64; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Picardy Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Picardy Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Newton (Ucc) Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 768 learners against Picardy Primary School's 64; is a public combined school, a different phase than Picardy Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sakhululeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 767 learners against Picardy Primary School's 64; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Picardy Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 62.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Picardy Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fort Beaufort Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Picardy Primary School, 674 compared with 64, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Nqaba Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Picardy Primary School, 654 compared with 64, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Picardy Primary School for 2027

Picardy Primary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Picardy Farm, Fort Beaufort, 5720
Postal
P O Box 642, Fort Beaufort, 5720
Telephone
073 194 7374
EMIS number
200200695

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Picardy 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 Picardy Primary School directly, on 073 194 7374, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Picardy Primary School?
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 Picardy Primary School the best school in Fort Beaufort?
No matric pass rate is on record for Picardy 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 Fort Beaufort besides Picardy Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Fort Beaufort, including Thubalethu Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Picardy Primary School?
Picardy Primary School reported 64 learners and 2 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Picardy Primary School?
No. Picardy Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Picardy Primary School a public or private school?
Picardy Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Picardy Primary School?
You can call 073 194 7374. It is located at Picardy Farm, Fort Beaufort, 5720.
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