Samuel Phiri Primary
Wolmaranstad, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda
About Samuel Phiri Primary
As a public school, Samuel Phiri Primary provides primary school education to learners in Wolmaranstad, North West. The school falls under the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district. The 2025 school year recorded 123 learners taught by 7 educators, achieving a ratio of 18:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Samuel Phiri Primary 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, Samuel Phiri Primary 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
Samuel Phiri Primary 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, Samuel Phiri Primary reported a total enrollment of 123 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1, 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
Samuel Phiri Primary is situated in Wolmaranstad (Wolmaransstad), 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 Maquassi Hills Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Farm: Vogelstruilskuil, Wolmaransstad, 2747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 138, Wolmaranstad, 2630.
Curriculum & Academics
Samuel Phiri Primary is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Samuel Phiri Primary was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 farm and the school buildings are owned by farm.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Samuel Phiri Primary 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
Farm: Vogelstruilskuil, Wolmaransstad, 2747
Wolmaranstad, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 138, Wolmaranstad, 2630
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600101878
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.