Groenpunt Primêre Skool

Kimberley, Northern Cape · Frances Baard (fb)

Public Primary School Q3

About Groenpunt Primêre Skool

Groenpunt Primêre Skool is a public primary school located in Kimberley, Northern Cape. The school recorded 1454 learners and 43 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Groenpunt Primêre Skool is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.

Fee Status

Groenpunt Primêre Skool is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.

Section 21 Status

Groenpunt 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, school fund, curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Groenpunt Primêre Skool reported a total enrollment of 1,454 learners with a teaching staff of 43 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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

Groenpunt Primêre Skool is situated in Kimberley (Null), within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Frances Baard (fb) education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the Frances Baard District Municipality, under the Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.

The school's physical address is: 73 Dutch Reform Road, Greenpoint, Kimberley, 8515. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 10178 Kimberley 8301.

Curriculum & Academics

Groenpunt Primêre Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Groenpunt 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 Groenpunt 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
  • School fee structure and payment options
  • School uniform requirements and code of conduct
  • Open day events and registration periods

Address & Contact Details

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Address

73 Dutch Reform Road, Greenpoint, Kimberley, 8515

Kimberley, Northern Cape

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Postal

P.o. Box 10178 Kimberley 8301

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 1,454
Educators 43

Learner:Educator Ratio

34:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ3
Settingurban
Statusopen
DistrictFrances Baard (fb)

EMIS Number

300016203

Department of Basic Education

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.