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Bophelong Primary School

Public primary school · Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng · Sedibeng West district (1 circuit)

In Vanderbijlpark, Bophelong Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 1,206 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Bophelong Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Bophelong Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Vanderbijlpark. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,206
Learners
37
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Bophelong Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Bophelong Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Sedibeng West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sedibeng West district with Bophelong Primary School.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,911 learners against Bophelong Primary School's 1,206, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Bophelong Primary School's 1,206; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bophelong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bophelong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Letsemeng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,838 learners against Bophelong Primary School's 1,206, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bophelong Primary School, 1,767 compared with 1,206; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bophelong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bophelong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School is a similar size to Bophelong Primary School, with 1,686 learners against 1,206; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bophelong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bophelong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Vanderbijlpark

Zooming into Vanderbijlpark, here are 5 other schools to compare against Bophelong Primary School.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,911 learners against Bophelong Primary School's 1,206, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Bophelong Primary School's 1,206; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bophelong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bophelong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Letsemeng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,838 learners against Bophelong Primary School's 1,206, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bophelong Primary School, 1,767 compared with 1,206; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bophelong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bophelong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School is a similar size to Bophelong Primary School, with 1,686 learners against 1,206; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bophelong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bophelong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Bophelong Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Bophelong Primary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1065, Mosaka, Bophelong, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark
Postal
1065 Bophelong 1913
Telephone
016 986 0642
EMIS number
700320341

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bophelong 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 Bophelong Primary School directly, on 016 986 0642, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bophelong Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Bophelong Primary School the best school in Vanderbijlpark?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bophelong 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 Vanderbijlpark besides Bophelong Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vanderbijlpark, including Ikokobetseng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Bophelong Primary School?
Bophelong Primary School reported 1,206 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Bophelong Primary School?
Yes, Bophelong 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 Bophelong Primary School a public or private school?
Bophelong Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bophelong Primary School?
You can call 016 986 0642. It is located at 1065, Mosaka, Bophelong, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark.
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