Public primary school

Fanie Malan Laerskool

Upington, Northern Cape

Fanie Malan Laerskool is a public primary school in Upington, Northern Cape, in the Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 623 learners and 24 educators, about 26 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 5 school, meaning it serves the 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
Quintile5 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)623
Educators (2025)24
Learners per educator26 (province average 29.4)
Fewer learners per educator than 42% of 33 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number300041101

Address and location

Street addressLutz Street Upington, 8800
Postal addressPo Box 190 Upington 8800
TownUpington
ProvinceNorthern Cape
Education districtZf Mgcawu (ZFM)
MunicipalityDawid Kruiper Local Municipality
Former departmentHouse of Assembly(HOA)

Admissions

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Questions about Fanie Malan Laerskool

Is Fanie Malan Laerskool a public or private school?

Fanie Malan Laerskool is a public primary school.

Does Fanie Malan Laerskool 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 5 school.

How many learners are at Fanie Malan Laerskool?

623 learners and 24 educators (about 26 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 42% of 33 similar schools in Northern Cape.

What is the EMIS number of Fanie Malan Laerskool?

Its EMIS number is 300041101.

Where is Fanie Malan Laerskool?

Lutz Street Upington, 8800. It is in Upington, Northern Cape, in the Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) education district. Phone 054 331 1002.

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