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Prieska Primary School

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

Prieska Primary School is a public primary school based in Prieska. Around 629 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Prieska, Prieska Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

629
Learners
19
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district

Here is how Prieska Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district.

  • Bongani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Prieska Primary School, 1,332 compared with 629, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Carnarvon Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Prieska Primary School, 1,214 compared with 629, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lowryville Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Prieska Primary School, 1,189 compared with 629; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Prieska Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Vaal-Oranje Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Prieska Primary School, 1,123 compared with 629, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Douglas Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Prieska Primary School, 1,103 compared with 629.

Prieska

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

  • Rd Williams Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 993 learners against Prieska Primary School's 629, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Gariep High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 987 learners against Prieska Primary School's 629; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Prieska Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Prieska Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jj Dreyer Primary School is a similar size to Prieska Primary School, with 861 learners against 629, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Prieska Gekombineerde School teaches fewer learners than Prieska Primary School, 426 compared with 629; is a public combined school, a different phase than Prieska Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Prieska Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Prieska Combined School teaches fewer learners than Prieska Primary School, 271 compared with 629; is a public combined school, a different phase than Prieska Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Prieska Primary School 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Andries Pretoruis Street Prieska, 8940
Postal
Po Box 46 Prieska 8940
Telephone
053 353 1651
EMIS number
300022206

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Prieska 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 Prieska Primary School directly, on 053 353 1651, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Prieska 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 Prieska Primary School the best school in Prieska?
No matric pass rate is on record for Prieska 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 Prieska besides Prieska Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Prieska, including Rd Williams Primary School.
How big are the classes at Prieska Primary School?
Prieska Primary School reported 629 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Prieska Primary School?
Yes, Prieska 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 Prieska Primary School a public or private school?
Prieska Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Prieska Primary School?
You can call 053 353 1651. It is located at Andries Pretoruis Street Prieska, 8940.
Related

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