Vaal-Oranje Primêre Skool
Douglas, Northern Cape · Pixley Ka Seme (pxl)
About Vaal-Oranje Primêre Skool
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Vaal-Oranje Primêre Skool is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Vaal-Oranje Primêre Skool 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
Vaal-Oranje Primêre Skool 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, Vaal-Oranje Primêre Skool reported a total enrollment of 1,123 learners with a teaching staff of 36 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
Vaal-Oranje Primêre Skool is situated in Douglas, 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 Siyancuma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 622 Vaal-orange Avenue, Breipaal, Douglas, 8730. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 119 Douglas 8730.
Curriculum & Academics
Vaal-Oranje Primêre Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Vaal-Oranje Primêre Skool 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 Vaal-Oranje Primêre Skool 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
622 Vaal-orange Avenue, Breipaal, Douglas, 8730
Douglas, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 119 Douglas 8730
Phone
+27 53 298 4747Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300011214
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.