Swarthmore (drc) Primary School
Upington, Northern Cape · Zf Mgcawu (zfm)
About Swarthmore (drc) Primary School
Situated in Upington, Northern Cape, Swarthmore (drc) Primary School is a public primary school overseen by the Zf Mgcawu (zfm) education district. The school recorded 309 learners and 9 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Swarthmore (drc) 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
Swarthmore (drc) 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
Swarthmore (drc) 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 school fund, curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Swarthmore (drc) Primary School reported a total enrollment of 309 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Swarthmore (drc) Primary School is situated in Upington, 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 Dawid Kruiper Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Feris Street, Leseding, Upington, 8800. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 363 Upington 8800.
Curriculum & Academics
Swarthmore (drc) Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Swarthmore (drc) Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. 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 church and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Swarthmore (drc) 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
Feris Street, Leseding, Upington, 8800
Upington, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 363 Upington 8800
Phone
+27 54 331 3043Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300042218
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.