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Francois Visser Primêre Skool
Pofadder, Northern Cape
Francois Visser Primêre Skool is a public primary school in Pofadder, Northern Cape, in the Namakwa (NMK) education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 652 learners and 25 educators, about 26.1 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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 type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 652 |
| Educators (2025) | 25 |
| Learners per educator | 26.1 (province average 29.4) Fewer learners per educator than 66% of 47 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 300034303 |
Address and location
| Street address | Banfoff Street, Blyvooruitsig, Pofadder, 8890 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 90 Pofadder 8890 |
| Town | Pofadder |
| Province | Northern Cape |
| Education district | Namakwa (NMK) |
| Municipality | Khai-Ma 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 Francois Visser Primêre Skool
Is Francois Visser Primêre Skool a public or private school?
Francois Visser Primêre Skool is a public primary school.
Does Francois Visser 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 Francois Visser Primêre Skool?
652 learners and 25 educators (about 26.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 66% of 47 similar schools in Northern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Francois Visser Primêre Skool?
Its EMIS number is 300034303.
Where is Francois Visser Primêre Skool?
Banfoff Street, Blyvooruitsig, Pofadder, 8890. It is in Pofadder, Northern Cape, in the Namakwa (NMK) education district. Phone 054 933 0159.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.