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Bula-Dikgoro Primary School

Public primary school · Mamelodi, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (5 circuit)

Bula-Dikgoro Primary School is a public primary school in Mamelodi, Pretoria. Around 1,620 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Bula-Dikgoro Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Mamelodi, Pretoria, Bula-Dikgoro Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,620
Learners
45
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Bula-Dikgoro Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Bula-Dikgoro Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

Here is how Bula-Dikgoro Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Tshwane South district.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Bula-Dikgoro Primary School's 1,620, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof is a similar size to Bula-Dikgoro Primary School, with 2,221 learners against 1,620; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bula-Dikgoro Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bula-Dikgoro Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bula-Dikgoro Primary School, at 2,186 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bula-Dikgoro Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 86.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bula-Dikgoro Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Legora Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bula-Dikgoro Primary School, at 2,176 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bula-Dikgoro Primary School, at 2,157 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Bula-Dikgoro Primary School, 2,668 compared with 1,620, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Bula-Dikgoro Primary School's 1,620, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Bula-Dikgoro Primary School's 1,620, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bula-Dikgoro Primary School, at 2,226 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is a similar size to Bula-Dikgoro Primary School, with 2,221 learners against 1,620; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bula-Dikgoro Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bula-Dikgoro Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Bula-Dikgoro Primary School for 2027

Because Bula-Dikgoro 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
27400, Rammupudu, Mamelodi East, Mamelodi, Pretoria
Postal
79261 Rethabile 0122
Telephone
012 815 8010
EMIS number
700220574

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bula-Dikgoro 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 Bula-Dikgoro Primary School directly, on 012 815 8010, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bula-Dikgoro 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 Bula-Dikgoro Primary School the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bula-Dikgoro 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 Pretoria besides Bula-Dikgoro Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at Bula-Dikgoro Primary School?
Bula-Dikgoro Primary School reported 1,620 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Bula-Dikgoro Primary School?
Yes, Bula-Dikgoro 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 Bula-Dikgoro Primary School a public or private school?
Bula-Dikgoro Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bula-Dikgoro Primary School?
You can call 012 815 8010. It is located at 27400, Rammupudu, Mamelodi East, Mamelodi, Pretoria.
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