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Ithembalihle Primary School

Public primary school · Dobsonville, Roodepoort, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (1 circuit)

Ithembalihle Primary School is a public primary school based in Dobsonville, Roodepoort. It currently teaches around 261 learners.

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

In Dobsonville, Roodepoort, Ithembalihle Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

261
Learners
15
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Ithembalihle Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Ithembalihle Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

5 other schools in Johannesburg West district, for comparison against Ithembalihle Primary School.

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Ithembalihle Primary School's 261; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ithembalihle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ithembalihle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,997 learners against Ithembalihle Primary School's 261, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,901 learners against Ithembalihle Primary School's 261, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ithembalihle Primary School, 1,861 compared with 261; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ithembalihle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ithembalihle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,846 learners against Ithembalihle Primary School's 261; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ithembalihle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ithembalihle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Roodepoort

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

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Ithembalihle Primary School's 261; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ithembalihle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ithembalihle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,997 learners against Ithembalihle Primary School's 261, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Raymond Mhlaba Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation teaches considerably more learners than Ithembalihle Primary School, 1,663 compared with 261; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ithembalihle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ithembalihle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Florida Park High School teaches considerably more learners than Ithembalihle Primary School, 1,626 compared with 261; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ithembalihle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 96.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ithembalihle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mayibuye Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ithembalihle Primary School, 1,545 compared with 261, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 Ithembalihle Primary School for 2027

Ithembalihle 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
3289, Khoza, Dobsonville, Dobsonville, Roodepoort
Postal
171 Dobsonville 1865
Telephone
082 557 4901
EMIS number
700251462

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ithembalihle 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 Ithembalihle Primary School directly, on 082 557 4901, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ithembalihle 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 Ithembalihle Primary School the best school in Roodepoort?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ithembalihle 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 Roodepoort besides Ithembalihle Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Roodepoort, including Forte Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ithembalihle Primary School?
Ithembalihle Primary School reported 261 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Ithembalihle Primary School?
Yes, Ithembalihle 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 Ithembalihle Primary School a public or private school?
Ithembalihle Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ithembalihle Primary School?
You can call 082 557 4901. It is located at 3289, Khoza, Dobsonville, Dobsonville, Roodepoort.
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