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Welkom Primary School

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

Welkom Primary School is a public primary school based in Null, Mier. 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 Welkom Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Null, Mier, Welkom Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

107
Learners
5
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Welkom Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district

Here is how Welkom Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district.

  • Westerkim Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Welkom Primary School's 107, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Rosendal Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,526 learners against Welkom Primary School's 107; is a public combined school, a different phase than Welkom Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Assmang Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Welkom Primary School, 1,459 compared with 107, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Die Kuil Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Welkom Primary School, 1,377 compared with 107; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Welkom Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Saul Damon Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Welkom Primary School, 1,353 compared with 107; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Welkom Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 92.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Welkom Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mier

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

  • Rietfontein Gekombineerde School is noticeably bigger, teaching 924 learners against Welkom Primary School's 107; is a public combined school, a different phase than Welkom Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 97.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Welkom Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Philandersbron Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Welkom Primary School, 219 compared with 107, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Loubos (Vgk) Primary School is a similar size to Welkom Primary School, with 133 learners against 107, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Klein Mier (Vgk) Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Welkom Primary School, at 76 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Groot Mier (Vgk) Primary School teaches fewer learners than Welkom Primary School, 24 compared with 107, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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
1 School Street, Welkommier, Upington, 8811
Postal
Private Bag X965 Upington 8800
Telephone
549 029 6121
EMIS number
300041218

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Welkom 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 Welkom Primary School directly, on 549 029 6121, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Welkom 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 Welkom Primary School the best school in Mier?
No matric pass rate is on record for Welkom 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 Mier besides Welkom Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 5 other schools in and around Mier, including Rietfontein Gekombineerde Skool.
How big are the classes at Welkom Primary School?
Welkom Primary School reported 107 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Welkom Primary School?
No. Welkom Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Welkom Primary School a public or private school?
Welkom Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Welkom Primary School?
You can call 549 029 6121. It is located at 1 School Street, Welkommier, Upington, 8811.
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