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Swarthmore (Drc) Primary School

Public primary school · Upington, Northern Cape · Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district (Unknown circuit)

Swarthmore (Drc) Primary School is a public primary school in Upington. It currently teaches around 309 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Swarthmore (Drc) Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Upington, Swarthmore (Drc) Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

309
Learners
9
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Swarthmore (Drc) 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 Swarthmore (Drc) Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district with Swarthmore (Drc) Primary School.

  • Westerkim Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Swarthmore (Drc) Primary School's 309, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Rosendal Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,526 learners against Swarthmore (Drc) Primary School's 309; is a public combined school, a different phase than Swarthmore (Drc) Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Assmang Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Swarthmore (Drc) Primary School, 1,459 compared with 309, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Die Kuil Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Swarthmore (Drc) Primary School, 1,377 compared with 309; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Swarthmore (Drc) Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Saul Damon Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Swarthmore (Drc) Primary School, 1,353 compared with 309; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Swarthmore (Drc) Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 92.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Swarthmore (Drc) Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Upington

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

  • Westerkim Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Swarthmore (Drc) Primary School's 309, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Rosendal Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,526 learners against Swarthmore (Drc) Primary School's 309; is a public combined school, a different phase than Swarthmore (Drc) Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Saul Damon Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Swarthmore (Drc) Primary School, 1,353 compared with 309; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Swarthmore (Drc) Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 92.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Swarthmore (Drc) Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Oranje-Oewer Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,333 learners against Swarthmore (Drc) Primary School's 309; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Swarthmore (Drc) Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Vela-Langa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Swarthmore (Drc) Primary School, 1,247 compared with 309, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
Feris Street, Leseding, Upington, 8800
Postal
Po Box 363 Upington 8800
Telephone
054 331 3043
EMIS number
300042218

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Swarthmore (Drc) 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 Swarthmore (Drc) Primary School directly, on 054 331 3043, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Swarthmore (Drc) 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 Swarthmore (Drc) Primary School the best school in Upington?
No matric pass rate is on record for Swarthmore (Drc) 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 Upington besides Swarthmore (Drc) Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Upington, including Westerkim Primary School.
How big are the classes at Swarthmore (Drc) Primary School?
Swarthmore (Drc) Primary School reported 309 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Swarthmore (Drc) Primary School?
Yes, Swarthmore (Drc) 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 Swarthmore (Drc) Primary School a public or private school?
Swarthmore (Drc) Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Swarthmore (Drc) Primary School?
You can call 054 331 3043. It is located at Feris Street, Leseding, Upington, 8800.
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