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Kgothalong Primary School

Public primary school · Benoni, Brakpan, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (2 circuit)

Kgothalong Primary School is a public primary school in Benoni, Brakpan. Around 485 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Kgothalong Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Benoni, Brakpan, Kgothalong Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

485
Learners
15
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Kgothalong Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Kgothalong Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

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

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Kgothalong Primary School, 2,593 compared with 485; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgothalong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgothalong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgothalong Primary School, 2,591 compared with 485; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgothalong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgothalong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgothalong Primary School, 2,575 compared with 485; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgothalong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgothalong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,531 learners against Kgothalong Primary School's 485; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgothalong Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Kgothalong Primary School's 485; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgothalong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgothalong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Brakpan

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

  • Tsakane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgothalong Primary School, 1,918 compared with 485; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgothalong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgothalong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Kgothalong Primary School's 485; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgothalong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgothalong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,843 learners against Kgothalong Primary School's 485; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgothalong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgothalong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,827 learners against Kgothalong Primary School's 485; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgothalong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgothalong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Je Malepe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgothalong Primary School, 1,725 compared with 485; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgothalong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 80.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgothalong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Kgothalong Primary School for 2027

Because Kgothalong 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
1038, Ngengebula, Wattville, Benoni, Brakpan
Postal
P.o Box 16577 Wattville 1516
Telephone
011 914 5115
EMIS number
700311183

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kgothalong 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 Kgothalong Primary School directly, on 011 914 5115, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kgothalong 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 Kgothalong Primary School the best school in Brakpan?
No matric pass rate is on record for Kgothalong 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 Brakpan besides Kgothalong Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Brakpan, including Tsakane Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Kgothalong Primary School?
Kgothalong Primary School reported 485 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Kgothalong Primary School?
Yes, Kgothalong 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 Kgothalong Primary School a public or private school?
Kgothalong Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kgothalong Primary School?
You can call 011 914 5115. It is located at 1038, Ngengebula, Wattville, Benoni, Brakpan.
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