Public primary school

Herlear Primary School

Kimberley, Northern Cape

Herlear Primary School is a public primary school in Kimberley, Northern Cape, in the Frances Baard (FB) education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 576 learners and 22 educators, about 26.2 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)576
Educators (2025)22
Learners per educator26.2 (province average 29.4)
Fewer learners per educator than 39% of 33 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number300013205

Address and location

Street addressOlympia Street, Herlear, Kimberley, 8301
Postal addressOlympia Street Kimberley 8301
TownKimberley
ProvinceNorthern Cape
Education districtFrances Baard (FB)
MunicipalitySol Plaatjie Local Municipality
Former departmentHouse of Assembly(HOA)

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 Herlear Primary School

Is Herlear Primary School a public or private school?

Herlear Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Herlear Primary School 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 Herlear Primary School?

576 learners and 22 educators (about 26.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 39% of 33 similar schools in Northern Cape.

What is the EMIS number of Herlear Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 300013205.

Where is Herlear Primary School?

Olympia Street, Herlear, Kimberley, 8301. It is in Kimberley, Northern Cape, in the Frances Baard (FB) education district. Phone 053 831 7267.

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