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F.f. Ribeiro Primary School

Public primary school · Mamelodi, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (4 circuit)

F.f. Ribeiro Primary School is a public primary school based in Mamelodi, Pretoria. Around 727 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about F.f. Ribeiro Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Mamelodi, Pretoria, F.f. Ribeiro Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

727
Learners
21
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

F.f. Ribeiro Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 F.f. Ribeiro Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

Here is how F.f. Ribeiro Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Tshwane South district.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against F.f. Ribeiro Primary School's 727, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against F.f. Ribeiro Primary School's 727; is a public secondary school, a different phase than F.f. Ribeiro Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point F.f. Ribeiro Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,186 learners against F.f. Ribeiro Primary School's 727; is a public secondary school, a different phase than F.f. Ribeiro Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 86.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point F.f. Ribeiro Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Legora Primary School teaches considerably more learners than F.f. Ribeiro Primary School, 2,176 compared with 727, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,157 learners against F.f. Ribeiro Primary School's 727, 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 F.f. Ribeiro Primary School, 2,668 compared with 727, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against F.f. Ribeiro Primary School's 727, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against F.f. Ribeiro Primary School's 727, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than F.f. Ribeiro Primary School, 2,226 compared with 727, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against F.f. Ribeiro Primary School's 727; is a public secondary school, a different phase than F.f. Ribeiro Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point F.f. Ribeiro 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 F.f. Ribeiro Primary School for 2027

As a public school, F.f. Ribeiro 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
285, Shabangu Street, Mamelodi West, Mamelodi, Pretoria
Postal
P.o Box 77048 Mamelodi West 0101
Telephone
012 805 4150
EMIS number
700220954

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at F.f. Ribeiro 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 F.f. Ribeiro Primary School directly, on 012 805 4150, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to F.f. Ribeiro 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 F.f. Ribeiro Primary School the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for F.f. Ribeiro 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 F.f. Ribeiro 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 F.f. Ribeiro Primary School?
F.f. Ribeiro Primary School reported 727 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 F.f. Ribeiro Primary School?
Yes, F.f. Ribeiro 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 F.f. Ribeiro Primary School a public or private school?
F.f. Ribeiro Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact F.f. Ribeiro Primary School?
You can call 012 805 4150. It is located at 285, Shabangu Street, Mamelodi West, Mamelodi, Pretoria.
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