Simon Medupe Primary School

Pampierstad, Northern Cape ยท Frances Baard (fb)

Public Primary School Q3

About Simon Medupe Primary School

As a public primary school, Simon Medupe Primary School provides education to learners in Pampierstad, Northern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Frances Baard (fb) education district. For the 2025 academic year, 594 learners were enrolled, taught by 17 educators at a ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Simon Medupe 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

Simon Medupe 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

Simon Medupe 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, Simon Medupe Primary School reported a total enrollment of 594 learners with a teaching staff of 17 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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

Simon Medupe Primary School is situated in Pampierstad, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Frances Baard (fb) education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the Frances Baard District Municipality, under the Phokwane Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as null.

The school's physical address is: 8566. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 196 Pampierstad 8566.

Curriculum & Academics

Simon Medupe 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 Simon Medupe 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

8566

Pampierstad, Northern Cape

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Postal

P.o. Box 196 Pampierstad 8566

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 594
Educators 17

Learner:Educator Ratio

35:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Location Map

Coordinates not available

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ3
Settingnull
Statusopen
DistrictFrances Baard (fb)

EMIS Number

300101999

Department of Basic Education

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.