Montshiwa Primary School
Kimberley, Northern Cape · Frances Baard (fb)
About Montshiwa Primary School
Registered under EMIS 300011207, Montshiwa Primary School serves as a public primary school in Kimberley, Northern Cape. The 2025 academic year saw 462 enrolled learners instructed by 15 educators, resulting in a ratio of 31:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Montshiwa 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
Montshiwa Primary School 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
Montshiwa 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, Montshiwa Primary School reported a total enrollment of 462 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Montshiwa Primary School 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: 100 Gesing Street, Galeshewe, Kimberley, 8301. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 8022 Kimberley 8335.
Curriculum & Academics
Montshiwa Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Montshiwa 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 Montshiwa 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
100 Gesing Street, Galeshewe, Kimberley, 8301
Kimberley, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 8022 Kimberley 8335
Phone
+27 53 874 4453Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300011207
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.