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Stephen Malherbe Primary School

Public primary school · Eksteenfontein, Northern Cape · Namakwa (NMK) district (Unknown circuit)

Stephen Malherbe Primary School is a public primary school based in Eksteenfontein. It currently teaches around 30 learners.

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

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

30
Learners
3
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Namakwa (NMK) district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Namakwa (NMK) district with Stephen Malherbe Primary School.

  • Hantam Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,454 learners against Stephen Malherbe Primary School's 30, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Dr Izak Van Niekerk Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Stephen Malherbe Primary School, 1,102 compared with 30, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Ferdinand Brecher Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 865 learners against Stephen Malherbe Primary School's 30, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Okiep Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Stephen Malherbe Primary School, 725 compared with 30, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Concordia Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Stephen Malherbe Primary School, 690 compared with 30, and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Eksteenfontein

Schoolhive does not yet have other schools listed in Eksteenfontein to compare Stephen Malherbe Primary School against.

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
17 Skool Street, Eksteensfontein, Eksteenfontein, 8284
Postal
Po Box 66 Eksteenfontein 8284
Telephone
084 212 6580
EMIS number
300031211

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Stephen Malherbe 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 Stephen Malherbe Primary School directly, on 084 212 6580, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Stephen Malherbe 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 Stephen Malherbe Primary School the best school in Eksteenfontein?
No matric pass rate is on record for Stephen Malherbe 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 Eksteenfontein besides Stephen Malherbe Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Eksteenfontein.
How big are the classes at Stephen Malherbe Primary School?
Stephen Malherbe Primary School reported 30 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 10 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 Stephen Malherbe Primary School?
Yes, Stephen Malherbe 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 Stephen Malherbe Primary School a public or private school?
Stephen Malherbe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Stephen Malherbe Primary School?
You can call 084 212 6580. It is located at 17 Skool Street, Eksteensfontein, Eksteenfontein, 8284.