Potchefstroom Central School
Potchefstroom, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda
About Potchefstroom Central School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Potchefstroom Central School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Potchefstroom Central 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
Potchefstroom Central 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, Potchefstroom Central School reported a total enrollment of 783 learners with a teaching staff of 32 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, 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
Potchefstroom Central School is situated in Potchefstroom (Potchefstroom), within the North West province. The school falls under the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality, under the Jb Marks Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Doctor Beyers Naude Street, Potchefstroom, 1747. For postal correspondence, use: Null.
Curriculum & Academics
Potchefstroom Central School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Potchefstroom Central School was historically administered under the New Education Department 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 Potchefstroom Central 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
Doctor Beyers Naude Street, Potchefstroom, 1747
Potchefstroom, North West
Postal
Null
Phone
+27 18 297 3846Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600101673
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.