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Vaal Reefs Primary School

Public primary school, comprehensive specialisation · Vaal Reefs, Vaalreefs, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Vaal Reefs Primary School, a public primary school serving Vaal Reefs, Vaalreefs. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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

Vaal Reefs Primary School is a public primary school in Vaal Reefs, Vaalreefs. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

446
Learners
12
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Vaal Reefs Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Dr Kenneth Kaunda district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Dr Kenneth Kaunda district with Vaal Reefs Primary School.

  • Promosa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,835 learners against Vaal Reefs Primary School's 446, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boitshoko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,684 learners against Vaal Reefs Primary School's 446; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vaal Reefs Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 78.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vaal Reefs Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsiors Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vaal Reefs Primary School, 1,645 compared with 446, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Are- Fadimeheng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vaal Reefs Primary School, 1,628 compared with 446; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vaal Reefs Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vaal Reefs Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshebedisano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,620 learners against Vaal Reefs Primary School's 446; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vaal Reefs Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vaal Reefs Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Vaalreefs

Zooming into Vaalreefs, here are 1 other schools to compare against Vaal Reefs Primary School.

  • United Primary School teaches fewer learners than Vaal Reefs Primary School, 292 compared with 446, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Vaal Reefs Primary School for 2027

Because Vaal Reefs Primary School is a public school in North West, 2027 learner registration is coordinated provincially rather than by the school alone, running from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Visit the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page for the registration process, or read the full North West School Application Process Guide for the complete requirements.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Tshepe Drive, Vaal Reefs, Orkney, 2747
Postal
P.o.box 5084, Vaalreefs, 2621
Telephone
018 477 2961
EMIS number
600102294

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vaal Reefs 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 Reefs Primary School directly, on 018 477 2961, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vaal Reefs 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 Reefs Primary School the best school in Vaalreefs?
No matric pass rate is on record for Vaal Reefs 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 Vaalreefs besides Vaal Reefs Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 1 other schools in and around Vaalreefs, including United Primary School.
How big are the classes at Vaal Reefs Primary School?
Vaal Reefs Primary School reported 446 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Reefs Primary School?
No. Vaal Reefs Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Vaal Reefs Primary School a public or private school?
Vaal Reefs Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vaal Reefs Primary School?
You can call 018 477 2961. It is located at Tshepe Drive, Vaal Reefs, Orkney, 2747.
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