Paballelo Primary School

Upington, Northern Cape · Zf Mgcawu (zfm)

Public Primary School Q3

About Paballelo Primary School

Located in Upington within Northern Cape, Paballelo Primary School is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Zf Mgcawu (zfm) education district. In 2025, the school reported 1024 learners and 34 educators, resulting in a ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Paballelo Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.

Fee Status

Paballelo 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

Paballelo Primary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Paballelo Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,024 learners with a teaching staff of 34 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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

Paballelo Primary School is situated in Upington (Null), within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Zf Mgcawu (zfm) education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the Zf Mgcawu District Municipality, under the Dawid Kruiper Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as null.

The school's physical address is: 66-82 Vulinlela8801. For postal correspondence, use: ..

Curriculum & Academics

Paballelo Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic 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 Paballelo 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

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Address

66-82 Vulinlela8801

Upington, Northern Cape

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 1,024
Educators 34

Learner:Educator Ratio

30:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Location Map

Coordinates not available

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ3
Settingnull
Statusopen
DistrictZf Mgcawu (zfm)

EMIS Number

300041220

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.