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Fountain Five Primary School

Public primary school · Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Gauteng · Sedibeng East district (2 circuit)

In Heidelberg, Fountain Five Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,102 learners.

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

Fountain Five Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Heidelberg. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,102
Learners
34
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, Fountain Five 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 Fountain Five Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Sedibeng East district

Here is how Fountain Five Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sedibeng East district.

  • Sicelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,125 learners against Fountain Five Primary School's 1,102, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Fountain Five Primary School, 1,940 compared with 1,102, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Randvaal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Fountain Five Primary School, 1,832 compared with 1,102, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School De Deur is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,659 learners against Fountain Five Primary School's 1,102, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Meyerton Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,611 learners against Fountain Five Primary School's 1,102; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fountain Five Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 82.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fountain Five Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Heidelberg

Zooming into Heidelberg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Fountain Five Primary School.

  • Ratanda Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Fountain Five Primary School, 1,592 compared with 1,102; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fountain Five Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fountain Five Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School is a similar size to Fountain Five Primary School, with 1,203 learners against 1,102; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fountain Five Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 83% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fountain Five Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sithokomele Primary School is a similar size to Fountain Five Primary School, with 1,194 learners against 1,102, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Fountain Five Primary School, at 1,162 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ratanda Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Fountain Five Primary School, at 1,154 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 Fountain Five Primary School for 2027

Because Fountain Five 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
1375, Moloi Street, Ratanda Township, Heidelberg, Heidelberg
Postal
P.o Box 1056 South African Post Office 1438
Telephone
016 343 8768
EMIS number
700340596

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Fountain Five 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 Fountain Five Primary School directly, on 016 343 8768, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Fountain Five 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 Fountain Five Primary School the best school in Heidelberg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Fountain Five 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 Heidelberg besides Fountain Five Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Heidelberg, including Ratanda Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Fountain Five Primary School?
Fountain Five Primary School reported 1,102 learners and 34 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 Fountain Five Primary School?
Yes, Fountain Five 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 Fountain Five Primary School a public or private school?
Fountain Five Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Fountain Five Primary School?
You can call 016 343 8768. It is located at 1375, Moloi Street, Ratanda Township, Heidelberg, Heidelberg.
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