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Bonamelo Primary School

Public primary school · Roodepoort, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (1 circuit)

Bonamelo Primary School is a public primary school based in Roodepoort, Johannesburg. Around 1,682 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Bonamelo Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Roodepoort, Johannesburg, Bonamelo Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,682
Learners
43
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Bonamelo Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Bonamelo Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg West district with Bonamelo Primary School.

  • Forte Secondary School is a similar size to Bonamelo Primary School, with 2,274 learners against 1,682; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bonamelo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bonamelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is a similar size to Bonamelo Primary School, with 1,997 learners against 1,682, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School is a similar size to Bonamelo Primary School, with 1,901 learners against 1,682, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is a similar size to Bonamelo Primary School, with 1,861 learners against 1,682; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bonamelo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bonamelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bonamelo Primary School, at 1,846 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bonamelo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bonamelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

And within Johannesburg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bonamelo Primary School, 2,936 compared with 1,682; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bonamelo Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Bonamelo Primary School's 1,682; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bonamelo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bonamelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bonamelo Primary School, 2,892 compared with 1,682, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bonamelo Primary School, 2,888 compared with 1,682, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Bonamelo Primary School's 1,682, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Bonamelo Primary School for 2027

Because Bonamelo Primary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
3581, Block 4, Thulani, Roodepoort, Johannesburg
Postal
P O Box 170 Dobsonville 1865
Telephone
011 272 2029
EMIS number
700251256

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bonamelo Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Bonamelo Primary School directly, on 011 272 2029, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bonamelo Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Bonamelo Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bonamelo Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Bonamelo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bonamelo Primary School?
Bonamelo Primary School reported 1,682 learners and 43 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Bonamelo Primary School?
Yes, Bonamelo Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Bonamelo Primary School a public or private school?
Bonamelo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bonamelo Primary School?
You can call 011 272 2029. It is located at 3581, Block 4, Thulani, Roodepoort, Johannesburg.
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