Koopmansfontein Primary School
Koopmansfontein, Northern Cape · Frances Baard (fb)
About Koopmansfontein Primary School
As a public primary school, Koopmansfontein Primary School provides education to learners in Koopmansfontein, Northern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Frances Baard (fb) education district. For the 2025 academic year, 77 learners were enrolled, taught by 4 educators at a ratio of 19:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Koopmansfontein 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, Koopmansfontein 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
Koopmansfontein 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, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Koopmansfontein Primary School reported a total enrollment of 77 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 19:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Koopmansfontein Primary School is situated in Koopmansfontein, 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 Dikgatlong Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Proef Farm, Proefplaas, Koopmansfontein, 8391. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X1 Koopmansfontein 8391.
Curriculum & Academics
Koopmansfontein Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Koopmansfontein 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 Koopmansfontein 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
Proef Farm, Proefplaas, Koopmansfontein, 8391
Koopmansfontein, Northern Cape
Postal
Private Bag X1 Koopmansfontein 8391
Phone
+27 82 447 7219Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300045216
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.