Public primary school

Alheit (NGK) Primêre Skool

Kakamas, Northern Cape

Alheit (NGK) Primêre Skool is a public primary school in Kakamas, Northern Cape, in the Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 120 learners and 5 educators, about 24 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Northern Cape (509 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SectorPublic
Quintile4 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)120
Educators (2025)5
Learners per educator24 (province average 29.4)
Fewer learners per educator than 74% of 47 similar schools
Urban or ruralRural
EMIS number300043201

Address and location

Street addressKerkperseel, Alheit, Kakamas, 8870
Postal addressPo Box 285 Kakamas 8870
TownKakamas
ProvinceNorthern Cape
Education districtZf Mgcawu (ZFM)
MunicipalityKai !garib Local Municipality
Former departmentHouse of Representatives(HOR)

Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Northern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.

Questions about Alheit (NGK) Primêre Skool

Is Alheit (NGK) Primêre Skool a public or private school?

Alheit (NGK) Primêre Skool is a public primary school.

Does Alheit (NGK) Primêre Skool charge school fees?

It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 4 school.

How many learners are at Alheit (NGK) Primêre Skool?

120 learners and 5 educators (about 24 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 74% of 47 similar schools in Northern Cape.

What is the EMIS number of Alheit (NGK) Primêre Skool?

Its EMIS number is 300043201.

Where is Alheit (NGK) Primêre Skool?

Kerkperseel, Alheit, Kakamas, 8870. It is in Kakamas, Northern Cape, in the Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) education district. Phone 054 441 0117.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.