Alpha Primêre Skool
De Aar, Northern Cape · Pixley Ka Seme (pxl)
About Alpha Primêre Skool
Alpha Primêre Skool (EMIS 300021201) serves the De Aar community as a public primary school in Northern Cape. The school falls under the Pixley Ka Seme (pxl) education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1040 learners taught by 39 educators, achieving a ratio of 27:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Alpha Primêre Skool is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Alpha Primêre Skool is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Alpha Primêre Skool is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding maintenance, curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Alpha Primêre Skool reported a total enrollment of 1,040 learners with a teaching staff of 39 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Alpha Primêre Skool is situated in De Aar, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Pixley Ka Seme (pxl) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Pixley Ka Seme District Municipality, under the Emthanjeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Rand Street, Happy Valley, De Aar, 7000. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 294 De Aar 7000.
Curriculum & Academics
Alpha Primêre Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Alpha Primêre Skool was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Northern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by doe northern cape and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Alpha Primêre Skool are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Rand Street, Happy Valley, De Aar, 7000
De Aar, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 294 De Aar 7000
Phone
+27 53 631 3651Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300021201
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.