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Doornpoort Primary School

Public primary school · Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane North district (1 circuit)

In Pretoria, Doornpoort Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 1,024 learners.

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

Doornpoort Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,024
Learners
32
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Doornpoort 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 Doornpoort Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Tshwane North district

5 other schools in Tshwane North district, for comparison against Doornpoort Primary School.

  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Doornpoort Primary School, 2,356 compared with 1,024, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Iketleng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Doornpoort Primary School, 2,176 compared with 1,024, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Hans Kekana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,692 learners against Doornpoort Primary School's 1,024; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Doornpoort Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Doornpoort Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School Montana teaches considerably more learners than Doornpoort Primary School, 1,683 compared with 1,024; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Doornpoort Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Doornpoort Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Botse-Botse Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,575 learners against Doornpoort Primary School's 1,024; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Doornpoort Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Doornpoort Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Doornpoort Primary School's 1,024, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Doornpoort Primary School, 2,404 compared with 1,024, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Doornpoort Primary School, 2,356 compared with 1,024, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Doornpoort Primary School's 1,024, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Doornpoort Primary School, 2,221 compared with 1,024; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Doornpoort Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Doornpoort 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 Doornpoort Primary School for 2027

Because Doornpoort 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
576, Krisant, Doornpoort, , Pretoria
Postal
P.o. Box 80414 Doornpoot 0017
Telephone
012 547 3316
EMIS number
700400397

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Doornpoort 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 Doornpoort Primary School directly, on 012 547 3316, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Doornpoort 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 Doornpoort Primary School the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Doornpoort 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 Doornpoort 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 Doornpoort Primary School?
Doornpoort Primary School reported 1,024 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Doornpoort Primary School?
Yes, Doornpoort 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 Doornpoort Primary School a public or private school?
Doornpoort Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Doornpoort Primary School?
You can call 012 547 3316. It is located at 576, Krisant, Doornpoort, , Pretoria.
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