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Hamilton Primary School

Public primary school · Pretoria, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (3 circuit)

In Pretoria, Hamilton Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 755 learners are enrolled here.

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

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

755
Learners
29
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
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More about this school

  • Housed in a Victorian-era building on Visagie Street, central Pretoria; declared a National Monument on 25 February 1977.
In the news

Hamilton Primary School on the news

  • WATCH: Historic city school hits 120 years Rekord (Caxton Local Media) · 2019-11-02

    Marked its 120th anniversary; built in 1898-99, served as a military hospital during the Anglo-Boer War, renamed Hamilton Primary School in 1926.

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Tshwane South district

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

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hamilton Primary School, 2,404 compared with 755, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Hamilton Primary School, 2,221 compared with 755; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hamilton Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hamilton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hamilton Primary School, 2,186 compared with 755; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hamilton Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 86.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hamilton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Legora Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Hamilton Primary School's 755, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hamilton Primary School, 2,157 compared with 755, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Hamilton Primary School's 755, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hamilton Primary School, 2,404 compared with 755, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hamilton Primary School, 2,356 compared with 755, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Hamilton Primary School's 755, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Hamilton Primary School, 2,221 compared with 755; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hamilton Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hamilton 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 Hamilton Primary School for 2027

Hamilton Primary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
338, Visagie, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, Pretoria
Telephone
012 322 6567
EMIS number
700230268

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hamilton 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 Hamilton Primary School directly, on 012 322 6567, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hamilton 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 Hamilton Primary School the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton Primary School?
Hamilton Primary School reported 755 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Hamilton Primary School?
Yes, Hamilton 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 Hamilton Primary School a public or private school?
Hamilton Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hamilton Primary School?
You can call 012 322 6567. It is located at 338, Visagie, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, Pretoria.
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