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Progress Primary School
Kimberley, Northern Cape
Progress 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 735 learners and 25 educators, about 29.4 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Northern Cape (509 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-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 type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 735 |
| Educators (2025) | 25 |
| Learners per educator | 29.4 (province average 29.4) Fewer learners per educator than 49% of 47 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 300012212 |
Address and location
| Street address | Alfred Street, Colville Ext, Kimberley, 8301 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Alfred Street Kimberley 8301 |
| Town | Kimberley |
| Province | Northern Cape |
| Education district | Frances Baard (FB) |
| Municipality | Sol Plaatjie 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 Progress Primary School
Is Progress Primary School a public or private school?
Progress Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Progress 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 4 school.
How many learners are at Progress Primary School?
735 learners and 25 educators (about 29.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 49% of 47 similar schools in Northern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Progress Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 300012212.
Where is Progress Primary School?
Alfred Street, Colville Ext, Kimberley, 8301. It is in Kimberley, Northern Cape, in the Frances Baard (FB) education district. Phone 053 832 1579.
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