Overview
Flamingo Primary School is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,015 learners and is staffed by 30 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 34:1), operating as a fee-charging school (Q4). It falls within the Frances Baard (Fb) education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 45 other primary schools in Kimberley.
School fees
Q4 fees in Northern Cape typically fall within this band; Flamingo Primary School's exact 2027 fee is set by the SGB.
Public primary school (Grades R–7); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Flamingo Primary School for 2027?
For 2027, Flamingo Primary School (Q4) falls within a r1,500 – r8,000 per year (typical range) band and serves 1,015 learners in the Frances Baard (Fb) district. The SGB sets the precise fee annually; phone 072 735 3598 for the published amount.
Is Flamingo Primary School a no-fee school?
No, Flamingo Primary School is a fee-charging school (Q4) in the Frances Baard (Fb) district. Annual fees are set by the SGB and apply to all enrolled learners.
What is the quintile of Flamingo Primary School and what does it mean for fees?
As a Quintile 4 primary school (Grades R–7) in Kimberley, Northern Cape, Flamingo Primary School receives a partial state subsidy and supplements its budget with fees set annually by the School Governing Body.
How to apply
To enrol your child at Flamingo Primary School, families in Northern Cape apply directly at the Flamingo Primary School school office. The exact Grade R or Grade 1 (and other grade transfers) process in the Frances Baard (Fb) education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Flamingo Primary School
Call 072 735 3598 to confirm whether Flamingo Primary School has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Collect the official application form from Hutton Street, Homestead Kimberley, Kimberley, 8301 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 Flamingo Primary School during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
If accepted, Flamingo Primary School (an SGB-funded school) may require a registration deposit. The exact amount is confirmed by the school.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Wait for confirmation from Flamingo Primary School. If declined, you may appeal at the Frances Baard (Fb) 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 Flamingo Primary School for the next school year?
To apply to Flamingo Primary School for the next academic year, collect and submit the application form directly at Flamingo Primary School. Northern Cape applications are made directly at the school office. For confirmation of available places, contact Flamingo Primary School via phone 072 735 3598.
What documents do I need to apply at Flamingo Primary School?
Flamingo 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 Flamingo Primary School (phone 072 735 3598) for any school-specific requirements.