Bongani Primary School
Douglas, Northern Cape · Pixley Ka Seme (pxl)
About Bongani Primary School
Situated in an rural part of Douglas, Northern Cape, Bongani Primary School functions as a public primary school within the Pixley Ka Seme (pxl) education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1332 learners with a teaching staff of 42, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bongani Primary School 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, Bongani Primary School 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
Bongani Primary School 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, school fund, curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Bongani Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,332 learners with a teaching staff of 42 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Bongani Primary School is situated in Douglas (Null), 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 Siyancuma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 12 Mqoma Street, Bongani, Douglas, 8730. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 249 Douglas 8730.
Curriculum & Academics
Bongani Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Bongani Primary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. 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 Bongani Primary School 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
12 Mqoma Street, Bongani, Douglas, 8730
Douglas, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 249 Douglas 8730
Phone
+27 53 298 1578Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300011301
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.