Klein Mier (VGK) Primêre Skool
Mier, Northern Cape
Public primary school
Groot Mier (VGK) Primêre Skool
Mier, Northern Cape
Groot Mier (VGK) Primêre Skool is a public primary school in Mier, Northern Cape, in the Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 24 learners and 2 educators, about 12 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Northern Cape (509 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 24 |
| Educators (2025) | 2 |
| Learners per educator | 12 (province average 29.4) Fewer learners per educator than 96% of 135 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 300041204 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1 School Street, Grootmier, Mier, 8811 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 167 Mier 8811 |
| Town | Mier |
| Province | Northern Cape |
| Education district | Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) |
| Municipality | Dawid Kruiper 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 Groot Mier (VGK) Primêre Skool
Is Groot Mier (VGK) Primêre Skool a public or private school?
Groot Mier (VGK) Primêre Skool is a public primary school.
Does Groot Mier (VGK) Primêre Skool charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
How many learners are at Groot Mier (VGK) Primêre Skool?
24 learners and 2 educators (about 12 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 96% of 135 similar schools in Northern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Groot Mier (VGK) Primêre Skool?
Its EMIS number is 300041204.
Where is Groot Mier (VGK) Primêre Skool?
1 School Street, Grootmier, Mier, 8811. It is in Mier, Northern Cape, in the Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) education district. Phone 054 531 0058.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.