Philipstown Primary School
Phillipstown, Northern Cape · Pixley Ka Seme (pxl)
About Philipstown Primary School
Located in Phillipstown within Northern Cape, Philipstown Primary School is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Pixley Ka Seme (pxl) education district. In 2025, the school reported 126 learners and 6 educators, resulting in a ratio of 21:1. 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
Philipstown 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, Philipstown 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
Philipstown 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, Philipstown Primary School reported a total enrollment of 126 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1, 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
Philipstown Primary School is situated in Phillipstown, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Pixley Ka Seme (pxl) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Pixley Ka Seme District Municipality, under the Renosterberg Local Municpality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Mathanzima Street, Lukhanyisweni, Phillipstown, 8795. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 53 Phillipstown 8795.
Curriculum & Academics
Philipstown Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Philipstown 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 Philipstown 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
Mathanzima Street, Lukhanyisweni, Phillipstown, 8795
Phillipstown, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 53 Phillipstown 8795
Phone
+27 63 255 7763Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300021305
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.