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Cathula Primary School

Public primary school · Germiston, Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Cathula Primary School, a public primary school serving Germiston. Around 1,444 learners are enrolled here.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Cathula Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Cathula Primary School is a public primary school in Germiston. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,444
Learners
42
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, Cathula 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 Cathula Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ekurhuleni South district with Cathula Primary School.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,023 learners against Cathula Primary School's 1,444; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cathula Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cathula Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk teaches considerably more learners than Cathula Primary School, 2,533 compared with 1,444, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cathula Primary School, 2,474 compared with 1,444, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cathula Primary School, 2,471 compared with 1,444, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,435 learners against Cathula Primary School's 1,444; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cathula Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cathula Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Germiston

Zooming into Germiston, here are 5 other schools to compare against Cathula Primary School.

  • Klopperpark Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cathula Primary School, 2,503 compared with 1,444, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,435 learners against Cathula Primary School's 1,444; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cathula Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cathula Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alston Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cathula Primary School, 2,414 compared with 1,444, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dawn Park Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,364 learners against Cathula Primary School's 1,444, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwadukathole Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Cathula Primary School, 2,364 compared with 1,444; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cathula Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Cathula Primary School for 2027

Because Cathula 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
61, Manzini, Ngema Section, Katlehong, Germiston, Germiston
Postal
12188 Katlehong 1432
Telephone
011 905 1501
EMIS number
700340471
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Cathula 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 Cathula Primary School directly, on 011 905 1501, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Cathula 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 Cathula Primary School the best school in Germiston?
No matric pass rate is on record for Cathula 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 Germiston besides Cathula Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Germiston, including Klopperpark Primary School.
How big are the classes at Cathula Primary School?
Cathula Primary School reported 1,444 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Cathula Primary School?
Yes, Cathula 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 Cathula Primary School a public or private school?
Cathula Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Cathula Primary School?
You can call 011 905 1501. It is located at 61, Manzini, Ngema Section, Katlehong, Germiston, Germiston.
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