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Dimakatso Primary School

Public primary school · Soshanguve, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane West district (4 circuit)

In Soshanguve, Pretoria, Dimakatso Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,239 learners.

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

Dimakatso Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Soshanguve, Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,239
Learners
33
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, Dimakatso 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 Dimakatso Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Tshwane West district

5 other schools in Tshwane West district, for comparison against Dimakatso Primary School.

  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Dimakatso Primary School's 1,239, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lesedi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dimakatso Primary School, 2,140 compared with 1,239, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sinqobile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dimakatso Primary School, 2,108 compared with 1,239, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Dr. A.t. Moreosele Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dimakatso Primary School, 2,026 compared with 1,239; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dimakatso Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 91.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dimakatso Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Generaal Beyers is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,012 learners against Dimakatso Primary School's 1,239, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Pretoria

Zooming into Pretoria, here are 5 other schools to compare against Dimakatso Primary School.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Dimakatso Primary School's 1,239, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dimakatso Primary School, 2,404 compared with 1,239, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dimakatso Primary School, 2,356 compared with 1,239, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Dimakatso Primary School's 1,239, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Dimakatso Primary School, 2,221 compared with 1,239; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dimakatso Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dimakatso 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 Dimakatso Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Dimakatso 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
202, Block W, Soshanguve, Pretoria
Postal
Po Box 144 Soshanguve 0164
Telephone
012 798 1558
EMIS number
700241109

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dimakatso 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 Dimakatso Primary School directly, on 012 798 1558, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dimakatso 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 Dimakatso Primary School the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Dimakatso 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 Dimakatso 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 Dimakatso Primary School?
Dimakatso Primary School reported 1,239 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Dimakatso Primary School?
Yes, Dimakatso 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 Dimakatso Primary School a public or private school?
Dimakatso Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dimakatso Primary School?
You can call 012 798 1558. It is located at 202, Block W, Soshanguve, Pretoria.
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