Re Fentse Primary School
Postmasburg, Northern Cape · Zf Mgcawu (zfm)
About Re Fentse Primary School
Re Fentse Primary School is registered as a public primary school based in Postmasburg, Northern Cape, under the Zf Mgcawu (zfm) education district. The school recorded 201 learners and 9 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Re Fentse 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
Re Fentse 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
Re Fentse 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, Re Fentse Primary School reported a total enrollment of 201 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1, 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
Re Fentse Primary School is situated in Postmasburg (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 Tsantsabane Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Groenwater Postmasburg, 8420. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1381 Postmasburg 8420.
Curriculum & Academics
Re Fentse Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Re Fentse Primary School was historically administered under the New Education Department 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 Re Fentse 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
Groenwater Postmasburg, 8420
Postmasburg, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 1381 Postmasburg 8420
Phone
+27 73 654 4880Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300044220
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.