Vyfhoek Primary School

Vyfhoek Primary School is a public primary school in Potchefstroom, North West, in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school with a comprehensive specialisation. In 2025 it had 612 learners and 17 educators, about 36 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public primary schools in North West (532 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. 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
Specialisation	Comprehensive
Sector	Public
Quintile	1 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	No-fee school
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	612
Educators (2025)	17
Learners per educator	36 (province average 31.5)
EMIS number	600102325

Address and location

Street address	5km Outside Potchefstroom N12 Road, Vyfhoek, Potchefstroom, 1747
Postal address	P.O.Box 20272,potchefstroom,2520
Town	Potchefstroom
Province	North West
Education district	Dr Kenneth Kaunda
Municipality	Jb Marks Local Municipality
Ward	64002002
Former department	Department of Education & Training(DET)

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in North West 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.