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Ipeleng Primary School

Public primary school · Westonaria, Westonaria, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (2 circuit)

Ipeleng Primary School is a public primary school based in Westonaria. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,148 learners.

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

In Westonaria, Ipeleng Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,148
Learners
34
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Ipeleng Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Ipeleng Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

5 other schools in Gauteng West district, for comparison against Ipeleng Primary School.

  • Badirile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ipeleng Primary School, 2,239 compared with 1,148; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ipeleng Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 84.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ipeleng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,000 learners against Ipeleng Primary School's 1,148; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ipeleng Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 88.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ipeleng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesego Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ipeleng Primary School, 1,996 compared with 1,148, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel teaches considerably more learners than Ipeleng Primary School, 1,986 compared with 1,148; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ipeleng Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ipeleng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School teaches considerably more learners than Ipeleng Primary School, 1,928 compared with 1,148; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 94.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ipeleng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Westonaria

And within Westonaria itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Kgothalang Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,795 learners against Ipeleng Primary School's 1,148; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ipeleng Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 75.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ipeleng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Glenharvie teaches considerably more learners than Ipeleng Primary School, 1,785 compared with 1,148; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ipeleng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School Westonaria is a similar size to Ipeleng Primary School, with 1,518 learners against 1,148; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ipeleng Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ipeleng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Izanokhanyo Primary School is a similar size to Ipeleng Primary School, with 1,464 learners against 1,148, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Primary School Gerrit Maritz sits in roughly the same size range as Ipeleng Primary School, at 1,431 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Ipeleng Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Ipeleng 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
1372, Kraai Street, Bekkersdal, Westonaria, Westonaria
Postal
P.o Box 691 Westonaria 1779
Telephone
011 755 1880
EMIS number
700270769

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ipeleng 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 Ipeleng Primary School directly, on 011 755 1880, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ipeleng 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 Ipeleng Primary School the best school in Westonaria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ipeleng 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 Westonaria besides Ipeleng Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Westonaria, including Kgothalang Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ipeleng Primary School?
Ipeleng Primary School reported 1,148 learners and 34 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 Ipeleng Primary School?
Yes, Ipeleng 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 Ipeleng Primary School a public or private school?
Ipeleng Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ipeleng Primary School?
You can call 011 755 1880. It is located at 1372, Kraai Street, Bekkersdal, Westonaria, Westonaria.
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