The Northern Cape Education Department reported that 96 per cent of its 573 schools were public schools. At the time of the visit, the Province's learners totalled 28 2631. The 2013/14 budget amounted to R334.385 million, comprising R17.451 million (equitable share) and R 316.934 million from the Education Infrastructure Grant (EIG). By the end of July 2013, the province had spent 30 percent i.e. R98.788 of its budget.