Philipvale Primary School
Phillipstown, Northern Cape · Pixley Ka Seme (pxl)
About Philipvale Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Philipvale Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
Philipvale 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
Philipvale 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, Philipvale Primary School reported a total enrollment of 557 learners with a teaching staff of 20 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
Philipvale Primary School is situated in Phillipstown, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Pixley Ka Seme (pxl) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Pixley Ka Seme District Municipality, under the Renosterberg Local Municpality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Third Street, Philipvale, Phillipstown, 8795. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 32 Phillipstown 8795.
Curriculum & Academics
Philipvale Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Philipvale Primary 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 Philipvale 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
Third Street, Philipvale, Phillipstown, 8795
Phillipstown, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 32 Phillipstown 8795
Phone
+27 53 631 4159Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300021306
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.