The need for a private school arose around Keetmanshoop in 1994 because a large group of parents did not agree fully with the state education system at that time.
The Keetmanshoop Private School officially opened on 16 January 1996 with 21 grade 8 pupils and a pre-primary class with 15 children.
At the Keetmanshoop Private School.Several KPS students have won national colors in tennis, hockey, rugby, netball and cricket over the years.
The school uses the large stadium that is owned by the municipality and where KPS decided in 2010 to build two netball courts used by the community.
Learners can participate outdoors in golf, horse riding, gymnastics, modern dance, swimming and Voortrekkers.