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St Johns (Rc) Primary School

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

St Johns (Rc) Primary School is a public primary school based in De Aar. 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 St Johns (Rc) Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In De Aar, St Johns (Rc) Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,081
Learners
33
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, St Johns (Rc) Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district

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

  • Bongani Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as St Johns (Rc) Primary School, at 1,332 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Carnarvon Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as St Johns (Rc) Primary School, at 1,214 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lowryville Intermediate School is a similar size to St Johns (Rc) Primary School, with 1,189 learners against 1,081; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than St Johns (Rc) Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Vaal-Oranje Primary School is a similar size to St Johns (Rc) Primary School, with 1,123 learners against 1,081, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Douglas Primary School is a similar size to St Johns (Rc) Primary School, with 1,103 learners against 1,081.

De Aar

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

  • Alpha Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as St Johns (Rc) Primary School, at 1,040 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Veritas Secondary School is a similar size to St Johns (Rc) Primary School, with 843 learners against 1,081; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Johns (Rc) Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Johns (Rc) Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kareeville Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as St Johns (Rc) Primary School, at 820 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Orion Secondary School is a similar size to St Johns (Rc) Primary School, with 816 learners against 1,081; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Johns (Rc) Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 82.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Johns (Rc) Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Monwabisi Senior Secondary School teaches fewer learners than St Johns (Rc) Primary School, 647 compared with 1,081; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Johns (Rc) Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Johns (Rc) 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
Wentworth Street, Malaycamp, De Aar, 7000
Postal
Po Box 607 De Aar 7000
Telephone
053 631 3282
EMIS number
300021211

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Johns (Rc) 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 St Johns (Rc) Primary School directly, on 053 631 3282, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Johns (Rc) 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 St Johns (Rc) Primary School the best school in De Aar?
No matric pass rate is on record for St Johns (Rc) 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 De Aar besides St Johns (Rc) Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around De Aar, including Alpha Primêre Skool.
How big are the classes at St Johns (Rc) Primary School?
St Johns (Rc) Primary School reported 1,081 learners and 33 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 St Johns (Rc) Primary School?
No. St Johns (Rc) Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is St Johns (Rc) Primary School a public or private school?
St Johns (Rc) Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact St Johns (Rc) Primary School?
You can call 053 631 3282. It is located at Wentworth Street, Malaycamp, De Aar, 7000.
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