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Gontse Primary School

Public primary school · Soshanguve South, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane West district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Gontse Primary School, a public primary school serving Soshanguve South, Pretoria. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,764 learners.

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Gontse Primary School is a public primary school in Soshanguve South, Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,764
Learners
52
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, Gontse 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 Gontse Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Tshwane West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Tshwane West district with Gontse Primary School.

  • Bagale Primary School is a similar size to Gontse Primary School, with 2,226 learners against 1,764, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lesedi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Gontse Primary School, at 2,140 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sinqobile Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Gontse Primary School, at 2,108 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Dr. A.t. Moreosele Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Gontse Primary School, at 2,026 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gontse Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 91.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gontse Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Generaal Beyers is a similar size to Gontse Primary School, with 2,012 learners against 1,764, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Gontse Primary School's 1,764, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Gontse Primary School, at 2,404 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is a similar size to Gontse Primary School, with 2,356 learners against 1,764, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is a similar size to Gontse Primary School, with 2,226 learners against 1,764, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof sits in roughly the same size range as Gontse Primary School, at 2,221 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gontse Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gontse 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 Gontse Primary School for 2027

Because Gontse 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
6668, Extension 3, Soshanguve South, Pretoria
Postal
P.o Box 911-416 Rosslyn 0200
Telephone
012 023 3651
EMIS number
700241852

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gontse 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 Gontse Primary School directly, on 012 023 3651, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gontse 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 Gontse Primary School the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gontse 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 Gontse 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 Gontse Primary School?
Gontse Primary School reported 1,764 learners and 52 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Gontse Primary School?
Yes, Gontse 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 Gontse Primary School a public or private school?
Gontse Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gontse Primary School?
You can call 012 023 3651. It is located at 6668, Extension 3, Soshanguve South, Pretoria.
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