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Vaal-Oranje Primary School

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

Welcome to Vaal-Oranje Primary School, a public primary school serving Douglas. Around 1,123 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Vaal-Oranje Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Vaal-Oranje Primary School is a public primary school in Douglas. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,123
Learners
36
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Vaal-Oranje Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Vaal-Oranje Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district with Vaal-Oranje Primary School.

  • Bongani Primary School is a similar size to Vaal-Oranje Primary School, with 1,332 learners against 1,123, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Carnarvon Primary School is a similar size to Vaal-Oranje Primary School, with 1,214 learners against 1,123, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lowryville Intermediate School sits in roughly the same size range as Vaal-Oranje Primary School, at 1,189 learners; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Vaal-Oranje Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Douglas Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Vaal-Oranje Primary School, at 1,103 learners.
  • Bongani Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Vaal-Oranje Primary School, at 1,084 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vaal-Oranje Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vaal-Oranje Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Douglas

Zooming into Douglas, here are 5 other schools to compare against Vaal-Oranje Primary School.

  • Bongani Primary School is a similar size to Vaal-Oranje Primary School, with 1,332 learners against 1,123, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bongani Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Vaal-Oranje Primary School, at 1,084 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vaal-Oranje Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vaal-Oranje Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Weslaan Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 684 learners against Vaal-Oranje Primary School's 1,123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vaal-Oranje Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vaal-Oranje Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School Riverside teaches fewer learners than Vaal-Oranje Primary School, 548 compared with 1,123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vaal-Oranje Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Douglas Gekombineerde School is noticeably smaller, with 523 learners against Vaal-Oranje Primary School's 1,123; is a public combined school, a different phase than Vaal-Oranje Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vaal-Oranje Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
622 Vaal-Orange Avenue, Breipaal, Douglas, 8730
Postal
Po Box 119 Douglas 8730
Telephone
053 298 4747
EMIS number
300011214

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vaal-Oranje 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 Vaal-Oranje Primary School directly, on 053 298 4747, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vaal-Oranje Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Vaal-Oranje Primary School the best school in Douglas?
No matric pass rate is on record for Vaal-Oranje 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 Douglas besides Vaal-Oranje Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Douglas, including Bongani Primary School.
How big are the classes at Vaal-Oranje Primary School?
Vaal-Oranje Primary School reported 1,123 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Vaal-Oranje Primary School?
Yes, Vaal-Oranje 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 Vaal-Oranje Primary School a public or private school?
Vaal-Oranje Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vaal-Oranje Primary School?
You can call 053 298 4747. It is located at 622 Vaal-Orange Avenue, Breipaal, Douglas, 8730.
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