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Vaalkoppies (NGK) Primary School

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

Vaalkoppies (NGK) Primary School is a public primary school based in Null, Upington. 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 Vaalkoppies (NGK) Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Null, Upington, Vaalkoppies (NGK) Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

200
Learners
7
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Vaalkoppies (NGK) Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district

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

  • Westerkim Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Vaalkoppies (NGK) Primary School's 200, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Rosendal Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,526 learners against Vaalkoppies (NGK) Primary School's 200; is a public combined school, a different phase than Vaalkoppies (NGK) Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Assmang Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vaalkoppies (NGK) Primary School, 1,459 compared with 200, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Die Kuil Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Vaalkoppies (NGK) Primary School, 1,377 compared with 200; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Vaalkoppies (NGK) Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Saul Damon Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vaalkoppies (NGK) Primary School, 1,353 compared with 200; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vaalkoppies (NGK) Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 92.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vaalkoppies (NGK) 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 Vaalkoppies (NGK) Primary School's 200, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Rosendal Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,526 learners against Vaalkoppies (NGK) Primary School's 200; is a public combined school, a different phase than Vaalkoppies (NGK) Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Saul Damon Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vaalkoppies (NGK) Primary School, 1,353 compared with 200; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vaalkoppies (NGK) Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 92.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vaalkoppies (NGK) 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 Vaalkoppies (NGK) Primary School's 200; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Vaalkoppies (NGK) Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Vela-Langa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vaalkoppies (NGK) Primary School, 1,247 compared with 200, 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
Straussburg Upington, 8800
Postal
Po Box 333 Upington 8800
Telephone
054 332 2906
EMIS number
300042219

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vaalkoppies (NGK) 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 Vaalkoppies (NGK) Primary School directly, on 054 332 2906, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vaalkoppies (NGK) 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 Vaalkoppies (NGK) Primary School the best school in Upington?
No matric pass rate is on record for Vaalkoppies (NGK) 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 Vaalkoppies (NGK) Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Upington, including Westerkim Primary School.
How big are the classes at Vaalkoppies (NGK) Primary School?
Vaalkoppies (NGK) Primary School reported 200 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Vaalkoppies (NGK) Primary School?
No. Vaalkoppies (NGK) Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Vaalkoppies (NGK) Primary School a public or private school?
Vaalkoppies (NGK) Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vaalkoppies (NGK) Primary School?
You can call 054 332 2906. It is located at Straussburg Upington, 8800.
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