Overview
Alpha Primere Skool is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in De Aar, Northern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,040 learners and is staffed by 39 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 27:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q2. It falls within the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 9 other primary schools in De Aar.
School fees
Alpha Primere Skool charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery and learner transport.
Public primary school (Grades R–7); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Alpha Primere Skool for 2027?
Tuition at Alpha Primere Skool for the 2027 academic year is R0; the school is officially classified as no-fee (Q2) by the Department of Basic Education in the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 053 631 3651 for specifics.
Is Alpha Primere Skool a no-fee school?
Yes, Alpha Primere Skool is officially a no-fee school (Q2), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) district. No tuition is charged to any of its 1,040 learners.
What is the quintile of Alpha Primere Skool and what does it mean for fees?
Alpha Primere Skool is a Q2 school, the lowest of three quintile bands designated as "no-fee" under the SA Schools Act. Serving the De Aar, Northern Cape community in the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) district, it receives full state funding and parents are not charged tuition.
How to apply
Applications to Alpha Primere Skool for Grade R or Grade 1 (and other grade transfers) are submitted directly at the Alpha Primere Skool school office in the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) education district. Below is the step-by-step process specific to Northern Cape.
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Confirm availability with Alpha Primere Skool
Call 053 631 3651 to confirm whether Alpha Primere Skool has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Collect the official application form from Rand Street, Happy Valley, de Aar, 7000 or download it from the Northern Cape Department of Education website.
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Submit your documents
Submit the completed form and certified copies of all supporting documents to Alpha Primere Skool during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Alpha Primere Skool is a no-fee school (Q2), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Wait for confirmation from Alpha Primere Skool. If declined, you may appeal at the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) district office under the Northern Cape Department of Education.
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Road-to-Health booklet (Grade R / Grade 1 entry)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Alpha Primere Skool for the next school year?
To apply to Alpha Primere Skool for the next academic year, collect and submit the application form directly at Alpha Primere Skool. Northern Cape applications are made directly at the school office. For confirmation of available places, contact Alpha Primere Skool via phone 053 631 3651.
What documents do I need to apply at Alpha Primere Skool?
Alpha Primere Skool requires the following documents for admission: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Contact Alpha Primere Skool (phone 053 631 3651) for any school-specific requirements.