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Richmond, Northern Cape
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Bennie Groenewald Primêre Skool
Richmond, Northern Cape
Bennie Groenewald Primêre Skool is a public primary school in Richmond, Northern Cape, in the Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 563 learners and 18 educators, about 31.3 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public primary schools in Northern Cape (509 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 563 |
| Educators (2025) | 18 |
| Learners per educator | 31.3 (province average 29.4) Fewer learners per educator than 26% of 94 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 300024301 |
Address and location
| Street address | 476 Groenewald Street Richmond, 7090 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 75 Richmond 7090 |
| Town | Richmond |
| Province | Northern Cape |
| Education district | Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) |
| Municipality | Ubuntu Local Municipality |
| Former department | House 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 Bennie Groenewald Primêre Skool
Is Bennie Groenewald Primêre Skool a public or private school?
Bennie Groenewald Primêre Skool is a public primary school.
Does Bennie Groenewald Primêre Skool charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
How many learners are at Bennie Groenewald Primêre Skool?
563 learners and 18 educators (about 31.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 26% of 94 similar schools in Northern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Bennie Groenewald Primêre Skool?
Its EMIS number is 300024301.
Where is Bennie Groenewald Primêre Skool?
476 Groenewald Street Richmond, 7090. It is in Richmond, Northern Cape, in the Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) education district. Phone 053 693 0574.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.