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Sol Plaatjie Primary School

Public primary school · Null, Kimberley, Northern Cape · Frances Baard (FB) district (Unknown circuit)

Sol Plaatjie Primary School is a public primary school based in Null, Kimberley. It currently teaches around 868 learners.

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

In Null, Kimberley, Sol Plaatjie Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

868
Learners
38
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Sol Plaatjie Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Sol Plaatjie Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Frances Baard (FB) district

Here is how Sol Plaatjie Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Frances Baard (FB) district.

  • !Xunkhwesa Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Sol Plaatjie Primary School, 2,030 compared with 868; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sol Plaatjie Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 73.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sol Plaatjie Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Rietvale High School teaches considerably more learners than Sol Plaatjie Primary School, 1,492 compared with 868; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sol Plaatjie Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 78.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sol Plaatjie Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuyolwethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,478 learners against Sol Plaatjie Primary School's 868; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sol Plaatjie Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sol Plaatjie Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kevin Nkoane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sol Plaatjie Primary School, 1,464 compared with 868, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Groenpunt Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sol Plaatjie Primary School, 1,454 compared with 868, and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Kimberley

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

  • !Xunkhwesa Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Sol Plaatjie Primary School, 2,030 compared with 868; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sol Plaatjie Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 73.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sol Plaatjie Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuyolwethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,478 learners against Sol Plaatjie Primary School's 868; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sol Plaatjie Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sol Plaatjie Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kevin Nkoane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sol Plaatjie Primary School, 1,464 compared with 868, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Groenpunt Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sol Plaatjie Primary School, 1,454 compared with 868, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Tetlanyo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,453 learners against Sol Plaatjie Primary School's 868; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sol Plaatjie Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 89.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sol Plaatjie 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
50 Mashoko Street, Galeshewe, Kimberley, 8345
Postal
Po Box 8019 Kimberley 8335
Telephone
053 831 2723
EMIS number
300016215

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sol Plaatjie 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 Sol Plaatjie Primary School directly, on 053 831 2723, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sol Plaatjie 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 Sol Plaatjie Primary School the best school in Kimberley?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sol Plaatjie 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 Kimberley besides Sol Plaatjie Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kimberley, including !Xunkhwesa Combined School.
How big are the classes at Sol Plaatjie Primary School?
Sol Plaatjie Primary School reported 868 learners and 38 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 Sol Plaatjie Primary School?
Yes, Sol Plaatjie 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 Sol Plaatjie Primary School a public or private school?
Sol Plaatjie Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sol Plaatjie Primary School?
You can call 053 831 2723. It is located at 50 Mashoko Street, Galeshewe, Kimberley, 8345.
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