Welgevonden Primary School
Ventersdorp, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda
About Welgevonden Primary School
Welgevonden Primary School provides primary school education as a public school in Ventersdorp, North West. The school is administered under the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district. In 2025, the school reported 439 learners and 14 educators, resulting in a ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Welgevonden 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
As a Q3 institution, Welgevonden Primary School 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
Welgevonden 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Welgevonden Primary School reported a total enrollment of 439 learners with a teaching staff of 14 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Welgevonden Primary School is situated in Ventersdorp (Ventersdorp), 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 Jb Marks Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 10165 Welgevonden, Ventersdorp, 2747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 144, Ventersdorp, 2710.
Curriculum & Academics
Welgevonden Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Welgevonden Primary School was historically administered under the Bophutatswana(bop) 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 govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Welgevonden 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
10165 Welgevonden, Ventersdorp, 2747
Ventersdorp, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 144, Ventersdorp, 2710
Phone
+27 18 011 1318Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600105123
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.