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Gahlanso Primary School

Public primary school · Kempton Park, Kempton Park, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (4 circuit)

Welcome to Gahlanso Primary School, a public primary school serving Kempton Park. It currently teaches around 1,466 learners.

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Gahlanso Primary School is a public primary school in Kempton Park. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,466
Learners
37
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, Gahlanso 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 Gahlanso Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni North district, for comparison against Gahlanso Primary School.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,593 learners against Gahlanso Primary School's 1,466; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gahlanso Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gahlanso Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,591 learners against Gahlanso Primary School's 1,466; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gahlanso Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gahlanso Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against Gahlanso Primary School's 1,466; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gahlanso Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gahlanso Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Gahlanso Primary School, 2,531 compared with 1,466; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gahlanso Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gahlanso Primary School, 2,515 compared with 1,466; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gahlanso Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gahlanso Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Kempton Park

Zooming into Kempton Park, here are 5 other schools to compare against Gahlanso Primary School.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,593 learners against Gahlanso Primary School's 1,466; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gahlanso Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gahlanso Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,591 learners against Gahlanso Primary School's 1,466; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gahlanso Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gahlanso Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jiyana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,334 learners against Gahlanso Primary School's 1,466; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gahlanso Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gahlanso Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masiqhakaze Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gahlanso Primary School, 2,319 compared with 1,466; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gahlanso Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Boitumelong Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gahlanso Primary School, 2,254 compared with 1,466; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gahlanso Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 74.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gahlanso 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 Gahlanso Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Gahlanso 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
3, Robert Mathekga Street, Tembisa, Kempton Park, Kempton Park
Postal
P.o Box 146 Tembisa 1632
Telephone
010 447 8840
EMIS number
700260828

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gahlanso 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 Gahlanso Primary School directly, on 010 447 8840, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gahlanso 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 Gahlanso Primary School the best school in Kempton Park?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gahlanso 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 Kempton Park besides Gahlanso Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kempton Park, including Ikusasa Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Gahlanso Primary School?
Gahlanso Primary School reported 1,466 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Gahlanso Primary School?
Yes, Gahlanso 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 Gahlanso Primary School a public or private school?
Gahlanso Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gahlanso Primary School?
You can call 010 447 8840. It is located at 3, Robert Mathekga Street, Tembisa, Kempton Park, Kempton Park.
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