William Pescod Secondary School
Kimberley, Northern Cape · Frances Baard (fb)
About William Pescod Secondary School
Situated in Kimberley, Northern Cape, William Pescod Secondary School is a public secondary school overseen by the Frances Baard (fb) education district. The school recorded 1174 learners and 42 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
William Pescod Secondary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
William Pescod Secondary 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
William Pescod Secondary 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, William Pescod Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,174 learners with a teaching staff of 42 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
William Pescod Secondary 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 urban.
The school's physical address is: Church Street, Utillity, Kimberley, 8301. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1065 Kimberley 8300.
Curriculum & Academics
William Pescod Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
William Pescod Secondary 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 doe northern cape and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at William Pescod Secondary 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
Church Street, Utillity, Kimberley, 8301
Kimberley, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 1065 Kimberley 8300
Phone
+27 53 832 3362Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300014403
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.