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Potchefstroom Primary

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PrimaryPublic EMIS: 600103621

Miederpark, Dr Kenneth Kaunda, North West

995 learners 28:1 ratio Q4

At a glance

Type
Public primary
Fees
Fee-paying

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025 · NSC School Performance Report 2025 · Processed 8 Aug 2026

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What kind of school is Potchefstroom Primary?

Potchefstroom Primary is a public primary school in Miederpark, within the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district of the North West. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 995 enrolled learners and 36 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1.

It is classified as Quintile 4 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. Fees are set by the School Governing Body, and families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

The school falls within the Jb Marks Local Municipality local municipality. Among 70 Q4 Primary schools in North West, it has a learner-educator ratio close to the median for similar schools.

The school is at 306 Beyers Naude Avenue, Potchefstroom, 3747, and can be reached on 018 297 1052.

What we don't have yet

  • Exact fee amount
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  • Whether the school uses WhatsApp

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Potchefstroom Primary?

How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals, so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.

Fewer learners per educator than 42% of similar schools

(Q4 Primary schools in North West)

More about this school Insights, matric results, how it compares, data notes

What You Should Know

Fee-charging school

As a Quintile 4 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

Contact

306 Beyers Naude Avenue, Potchefstroom, 3747EMIS
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Location

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Distance to Major Centres

By road. Driving times are estimates in free-flowing traffic and exclude congestion.

Tlokwe1.5 km · 2 min
Klerksdorp47.9 km · 32 min

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What other schools are near Potchefstroom Primary?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity: these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Potchefstroom High School for Boys
SecondaryPublicQ4
423 learners 29 educators 15:1

Fewer learners per educator than 97% of similar schools

Potchestroom · 0.3km away
Potchefstroom Central School
PrimaryPublicQ4
783 learners 32 educators 25:1

Fewer learners per educator than 54% of similar schools

Potchefstroom · 0.7km away
Study Xpress
PrimaryIndependent
127 learners 14 educators 9:1

Fewer learners per educator than 79% of similar schools

Potchefstroom · 0.8km away
Laerskool President Pretorius
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,084 learners 47 educators 23:1

Fewer learners per educator than 62% of similar schools

Potchefstroom · 1km away
The High School for Girls Potchefstroom
SecondaryPublicQ4
595 learners 35 educators 17:1

Fewer learners per educator than 85% of similar schools

Potchefstroom · 1.1km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other public primary schools in North West with Quintile 4.

Grouped by quintile, phase and province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Potchefstroom Primary. This grouping is for browsing and is broader than the peer group used for the matric percentile above.

Potchefstroom Central School
PrimaryPublicQ4
783 learners 32 educators 25:1

Fewer learners per educator than 54% of similar schools

Potchefstroom
Laerskool President Pretorius
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,084 learners 47 educators 23:1

Fewer learners per educator than 62% of similar schools

Potchefstroom
Laerskool Mooirivier
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,066 learners 50 educators 21:1

Fewer learners per educator than 71% of similar schools

Buit

Frequently Asked Questions

School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Subject results: NSC School Subject Reports 2024 & 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Learner-educator comparisons group schools by quintile, phase and province; matric comparisons group by sector and province, plus quintile for public schools. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators, so actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

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