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Paballelo Primary School
Upington, Northern Cape
Paballelo Primary School is a public primary school in Upington, Northern Cape, in the Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 024 learners and 34 educators, about 30.1 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.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Learners (2025) | 1 024 |
| Educators (2025) | 34 |
| Learners per educator | 30.1 (province average 29.4) Fewer learners per educator than 53% of 91 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 300041220 |
Address and location
| Street address | 66-82 Vulinlela8801 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | . |
| Town | Upington |
| Province | Northern Cape |
| Education district | Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) |
| Municipality | Dawid Kruiper 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.
Questions about Paballelo Primary School
Is Paballelo Primary School a public or private school?
Paballelo Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Paballelo 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 3 school.
How many learners are at Paballelo Primary School?
1 024 learners and 34 educators (about 30.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 53% of 91 similar schools in Northern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Paballelo Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 300041220.
Where is Paballelo Primary School?
66-82 Vulinlela8801. It is in Upington, Northern Cape, in the Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) education district. Phone 054 332 1173.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.