Pabalelo Primary School

Pabalelo Primary School is a public primary school in Pampierstad, Northern Cape, in the Frances Baard (FB) education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 927 learners and 28 educators, about 33.1 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Northern Cape (509 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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	3 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	927
Educators (2025)	28
Learners per educator	33.1 (province average 29.4)
EMIS number	300101596

Address and location

Street address	1714 Pabalelo Street Pampierstad, 8566
Postal address	Po Box 171 Pampierstad 8566
Town	Pampierstad
Province	Northern Cape
Education district	Frances Baard (FB)
Municipality	Phokwane Local Municipality

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.