Waterworks Primary School
Kimberley, Northern Cape · Frances Baard (fb)
About Waterworks Primary School
Waterworks Primary School (EMIS 300012220) serves the Kimberley community as a public primary school in Northern Cape. The school falls under the Frances Baard (fb) education district. The 2025 school year recorded 100 learners taught by 5 educators, achieving a ratio of 20:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Waterworks 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
Waterworks 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
Waterworks 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 curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Waterworks Primary School reported a total enrollment of 100 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1, 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
Waterworks Primary School is situated in Kimberley (Null), 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 Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Water Works Plant, Riverton, Kimberley, 8300. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2163 Kimberley 8300.
Curriculum & Academics
Waterworks Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Waterworks Primary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Waterworks 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
Water Works Plant, Riverton, Kimberley, 8300
Kimberley, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 2163 Kimberley 8300
Phone
+27 53 832 0624Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300012220
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.