Vaal-Oranje Primêre Skool

Vaal-Oranje Primêre Skool is a public primary school in Douglas, Northern Cape, in the Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 123 learners and 36 educators, about 31.2 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)	1 123
Educators (2025)	36
Learners per educator	31.2 (province average 29.4)
Urban or rural	Rural
EMIS number	300011214

Address and location

Street address	622 Vaal-Orange Avenue, Breipaal, Douglas, 8730
Postal address	Po Box 119 Douglas 8730
Town	Douglas
Province	Northern Cape
Education district	Pixley Ka Seme (PXL)
Municipality	Siyancuma 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.