Public School Quantile funding
Every public school can set its own fee structure or raise funds based on its expenses and needs. However, the Department of Basic Education provides funding to public schools based on their quintile levels. The figures seem to be as follows:
| Quantile Level | Annual Amount per Learner (ZAR) |
|---|---|
| 1 | R1,602.00 |
| 2 | R1,602.00 |
| 3 | R1,602.00 |
| 4 (No fee school) | R1,602.00 |
| 4 (Fee paying school) | R803.00 |
| 5 (No fee school) | R1,602.00 |
| 5 (Fee paying school) | R803.00 |
Key Points
- Quantile 1 to 3: All schools in these quantiles receive R1,602 per learner annually.
- Quantile 4: Schools that are no-fee receive 1,602 per learner annually, while fee-paying schools receive R803 per learner.
- Quantile 5: Similar to Quantile 4, no-fee schools receive R1,602 per learner annually, and fee-paying schools receive R803 per learner.
