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Bula Tsela Primary School

Public primary school · Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng · Sedibeng West district (4 circuit)

In Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbilpark, Bula Tsela Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 426 learners.

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

Bula Tsela Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbilpark. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

426
Learners
15
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Bula Tsela 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 Bula Tsela Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Sedibeng West district

5 other schools in Sedibeng West district, for comparison against Bula Tsela Primary School.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,911 learners against Bula Tsela Primary School's 426, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Bula Tsela Primary School's 426; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bula Tsela Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bula Tsela 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 Bula Tsela Primary School's 426, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bula Tsela Primary School, 1,767 compared with 426; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bula Tsela Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bula Tsela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bula Tsela Primary School, 1,686 compared with 426; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bula Tsela Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bula Tsela 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 Bula Tsela Primary School.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,911 learners against Bula Tsela Primary School's 426, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Bula Tsela Primary School's 426; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bula Tsela Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bula Tsela 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 Bula Tsela Primary School's 426, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bula Tsela Primary School, 1,767 compared with 426; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bula Tsela Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bula Tsela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bula Tsela Primary School, 1,686 compared with 426; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bula Tsela Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bula Tsela 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 Bula Tsela Primary School for 2027

Because Bula Tsela 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
588002, 588002 Zone 3, Sebokeng, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbilpark
Postal
170 Ironside 1983
Telephone
016 100 1125
EMIS number
700320374

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bula Tsela 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 Tsela Primary School directly, on 016 100 1125, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bula Tsela 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 Bula Tsela Primary School the best school in Vanderbijlpark?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bula Tsela 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 Bula Tsela Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vanderbijlpark, including Ikokobetseng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Bula Tsela Primary School?
Bula Tsela Primary School reported 426 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Tsela Primary School?
Yes, Bula Tsela 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 Tsela Primary School a public or private school?
Bula Tsela Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bula Tsela Primary School?
You can call 016 100 1125. It is located at 588002, 588002 Zone 3, Sebokeng, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbilpark.
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