Public primary school
Lepelsfontein Rk Primêre Skool
Lepelsfontein, Northern Cape
Lepelsfontein Rk Primêre Skool is a public primary school in Lepelsfontein, Northern Cape, in the Namakwa (NMK) education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 20 learners and 2 educators, about 10 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.
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 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 20 |
| Educators (2025) | 2 |
| Learners per educator | 10 (province average 29.4) Fewer learners per educator than 97% of 135 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 300032211 |
Address and location
| Street address | Lepelsfontein Farm Bitterfontein, 8200 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Pk Kotzesrus Lepelsfontein 8200 |
| Town | Lepelsfontein |
| Province | Northern Cape |
| Education district | Namakwa (NMK) |
| Municipality | Kamiesberg Local Municipality |
| Former department | New Education Department |
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 Lepelsfontein Rk Primêre Skool
Is Lepelsfontein Rk Primêre Skool a public or private school?
Lepelsfontein Rk Primêre Skool is a public primary school.
Does Lepelsfontein Rk 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 Lepelsfontein Rk Primêre Skool?
20 learners and 2 educators (about 10 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 97% of 135 similar schools in Northern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Lepelsfontein Rk Primêre Skool?
Its EMIS number is 300032211.
Where is Lepelsfontein Rk Primêre Skool?
Lepelsfontein Farm Bitterfontein, 8200. It is in Lepelsfontein, Northern Cape, in the Namakwa (NMK) education district. Phone 027 632 5006.
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.