Overview
Bucklands (Ngk) Primere Skool is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Douglas, Northern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 176 learners and is staffed by 6 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 29:1), 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
Bucklands (Ngk) 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 Bucklands (Ngk) Primere Skool for 2027?
Tuition at Bucklands (Ngk) 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 053 298 1190 for specifics.
Is Bucklands (Ngk) Primere Skool a no-fee school?
Yes, Bucklands (Ngk) 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 176 learners.
What is the quintile of Bucklands (Ngk) Primere Skool and what does it mean for fees?
Bucklands (Ngk) Primere Skool 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 Bucklands (Ngk) Primere Skool for Grade R or Grade 1 (and other grade transfers) are submitted directly at the Bucklands (Ngk) 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 Bucklands (Ngk) Primere Skool
Call 053 298 1190 to confirm whether Bucklands (Ngk) Primere Skool has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Collect the official application form from Bucklands, Bucklands 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 Bucklands (Ngk) Primere Skool during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Bucklands (Ngk) 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 Bucklands (Ngk) 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 Bucklands (Ngk) Primere Skool for the next school year?
To apply to Bucklands (Ngk) Primere Skool for the next academic year, collect and submit the application form directly at Bucklands (Ngk) Primere Skool. Northern Cape applications are made directly at the school office. For confirmation of available places, contact Bucklands (Ngk) Primere Skool via phone 053 298 1190.
What documents do I need to apply at Bucklands (Ngk) Primere Skool?
Bucklands (Ngk) 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 Bucklands (Ngk) Primere Skool (phone 053 298 1190) for any school-specific requirements.