Overview
Progress Primary School is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 735 learners and is staffed by 25 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 29:1), 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; Progress 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 Progress Primary School for 2027?
For 2027, Progress Primary School (Q4) falls within a r1,500 – r8,000 per year (typical range) band and serves 735 learners in the Frances Baard (Fb) district. The SGB sets the precise fee annually; phone 053 832 1579 for the published amount.
Is Progress Primary School a no-fee school?
No, Progress 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 Progress Primary School and what does it mean for fees?
Q4 classification places Progress Primary School among schools that charge moderate fees in the Frances Baard (Fb) district. The exact amount is set by the SGB each year based on the school's operational needs.
How to apply
Progress Primary School accepts applications directly at the Progress Primary School school office in the Frances Baard (Fb) education district. The steps and documents required for Grade R or Grade 1 (and other grade transfers) are detailed below.
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Confirm availability with Progress Primary School
Call 053 832 1579 to confirm whether Progress Primary School has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Collect the official application form from Alfred Street, Colville Ext, 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 Progress Primary School during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
If accepted, Progress 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 Progress 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 Progress Primary School for the next school year?
To apply to Progress Primary School for the next academic year, collect and submit the application form directly at Progress Primary School. Northern Cape applications are made directly at the school office. For confirmation of available places, contact Progress Primary School via phone 053 832 1579.
What documents do I need to apply at Progress Primary School?
Progress 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 Progress Primary School (phone 053 832 1579) for any school-specific requirements.