Overview
Bongani Primary School is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Douglas, Northern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,332 learners and is staffed by 42 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 32:1), 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 7 other primary schools in Douglas.
School fees
Bongani Primary School 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 Bongani Primary School for 2027?
Tuition at Bongani Primary School 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 053 298 1578 for specifics.
Is Bongani Primary School a no-fee school?
Yes, Bongani Primary School 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 1,332 learners.
What is the quintile of Bongani Primary School and what does it mean for fees?
Bongani Primary School is a Q2 school, the lowest of three quintile bands designated as "no-fee" under the SA Schools Act. Serving the Douglas, 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 Bongani Primary School for Grade R or Grade 1 (and other grade transfers) are submitted directly at the Bongani Primary School 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 Bongani Primary School
Call 053 298 1578 to confirm whether Bongani Primary School has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Collect the official application form from 12 Mqoma Street, Bongani, Douglas, 8730 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 Bongani Primary School during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Bongani Primary School 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 Bongani Primary School. 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 Bongani Primary School for the next school year?
To apply to Bongani Primary School for the next academic year, collect and submit the application form directly at Bongani Primary School. Northern Cape applications are made directly at the school office. For confirmation of available places, contact Bongani Primary School via phone 053 298 1578.
What documents do I need to apply at Bongani Primary School?
Bongani Primary School 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 Bongani Primary School (phone 053 298 1578) for any school-specific requirements.