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Ss Madikane Primary School

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

Ss Madikane Primary School is a public primary school in Colesberg. It currently teaches around 712 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Ss Madikane Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Colesberg, Ss Madikane Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

712
Learners
22
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Ss Madikane Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Ss Madikane Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district

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

  • Bongani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ss Madikane Primary School, 1,332 compared with 712, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Carnarvon Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ss Madikane Primary School, 1,214 compared with 712, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lowryville Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Ss Madikane Primary School, 1,189 compared with 712; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Ss Madikane Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Vaal-Oranje Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ss Madikane Primary School, 1,123 compared with 712, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Douglas Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ss Madikane Primary School, 1,103 compared with 712.

Colesberg

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

  • Lowryville Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Ss Madikane Primary School, 1,189 compared with 712; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Ss Madikane Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Umso High School sits in roughly the same size range as Ss Madikane Primary School, at 909 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ss Madikane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 84.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ss Madikane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Colesberg Public Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ss Madikane Primary School, at 810 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Colesberg Gekombineerde School sits in roughly the same size range as Ss Madikane Primary School, at 550 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ss Madikane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 98.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ss Madikane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Umthombo Wolwazi Intermediate Farm School is noticeably smaller, with 218 learners against Ss Madikane Primary School's 712; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ss Madikane Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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
Main Road, Kuyasa, Colesberg, 9795
Postal
Po Box 76 Colesberg 9795
Telephone
051 753 0950
EMIS number
300023215

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ss Madikane 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 Ss Madikane Primary School directly, on 051 753 0950, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ss Madikane 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 Ss Madikane Primary School the best school in Colesberg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ss Madikane 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 Colesberg besides Ss Madikane Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Colesberg, including Lowryville Intermediêre Skool.
How big are the classes at Ss Madikane Primary School?
Ss Madikane Primary School reported 712 learners and 22 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 Ss Madikane Primary School?
Yes, Ss Madikane 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 Ss Madikane Primary School a public or private school?
Ss Madikane Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ss Madikane Primary School?
You can call 051 753 0950. It is located at Main Road, Kuyasa, Colesberg, 9795.
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