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Op Die Voorpos Primêre Skool

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 300042214

Upington, ZF MGCAWU (ZFM), Northern Cape

648
Learners
26:1
L:E Ratio
Q5
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Op Die Voorpos Primêre Skool?

Op Die Voorpos Primêre Skool is a public primary school in Upington, within the ZF MGCAWU (ZFM) education district of the Northern Cape. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 648 enrolled learners and 25 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1. It is classified as Quintile 5 — 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. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Fee-charging school

As a Quintile 5 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Op Die Voorpos Primêre Skool?

Learner-educator ratio relative to schools in the same quintile and phase. This includes all staff classified as educators (teachers, HODs, principals) — actual class sizes may differ.

Lower L:E ratio than 41%

(Q5 Primary schools in Northern Cape)

What other schools are near Op Die Voorpos Primêre Skool?

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

Vooruitsig Intermediate School
IntermediatePublicQ4
775 learners 24 educators 32:1
Lower L:E ratio than 14%
Null · 1.1km away
Saul Damon Sekondêre Skool
SecondaryPublicQ3
1,353 learners 53 educators 26:1
Lower L:E ratio than 100%
Null · 1.2km away
Carlton Van Heerden Sekondêre Skool
SecondaryPublicQ4
1,206 learners 42 educators 29:1
Lower L:E ratio than 29%
Null · 1.2km away
Keidebees Intermediêre Skool
IntermediatePublicQ4
1,062 learners 39 educators 27:1
Lower L:E ratio than 86%
Upington · 1.4km away
Oranje-Oewer Intermediêre Skool
IntermediatePublicQ5
1,333 learners 41 educators 33:1
Too few similar schools for a reliable comparison
Null · 1.4km away

Which schools are similar to Op Die Voorpos Primêre Skool?

Primary schools in Upington with a similar quintile (Q5).

Fanie Malan Laerskool
PrimaryPublicQ5
623 learners 24 educators 26:1
Lower L:E ratio than 38%
Upington
Laerskool Oranje-Noord
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,169 learners 50 educators 23:1
Lower L:E ratio than 76%
Upington

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70 LE ROUX STREET, UPINGTON EXTENSION, UPINGTON, 8801

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School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — 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.