Paardekraal Primary School
Rustenburg, North West · Bojanala
About Paardekraal Primary School
Located in Rustenburg within North West, Paardekraal Primary School is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Bojanala education district. In 2025, the school reported 2257 learners and 57 educators, resulting in a ratio of 40:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Paardekraal Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Paardekraal 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
Paardekraal 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Paardekraal Primary School reported a total enrollment of 2,257 learners with a teaching staff of 57 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 40:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Paardekraal Primary School is situated in Rustenburg (Sunrise Park), within the North West province. The school falls under the Bojanala education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Bojanala District Municipality, under the Rustenburg Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Sunrise Park Ext. 11, No 11456, Rustenburg, 5747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1847, Rustenburg, 0300.
Curriculum & Academics
Paardekraal Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Paardekraal Primary School was historically administered under the Bophutatswana(bop) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the North West Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Paardekraal 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
Sunrise Park Ext. 11, No 11456, Rustenburg, 5747
Rustenburg, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 1847, Rustenburg, 0300
Phone
+27 14 593 0002Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600101592
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.