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Khutsong South Primary School

Public primary school · Carltonville, Merafong, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (1 circuit)

Khutsong South Primary School is a public primary school in Carltonville, Merafong. Around 1,096 learners are enrolled here.

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

Located in Carltonville, Merafong, Khutsong South Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,096
Learners
36
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Khutsong South Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Khutsong South Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

Here is how Khutsong South Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gauteng West district.

  • Badirile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Khutsong South Primary School, 2,239 compared with 1,096; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Khutsong South Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 84.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Khutsong South 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 Khutsong South Primary School's 1,096; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Khutsong South Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 88.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Khutsong South Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesego Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Khutsong South Primary School, 1,996 compared with 1,096, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel teaches considerably more learners than Khutsong South Primary School, 1,986 compared with 1,096; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Khutsong South Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Khutsong South Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School teaches considerably more learners than Khutsong South Primary School, 1,928 compared with 1,096; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 94.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Khutsong South Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Merafong

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

  • Wedela Technical Secondary School is a similar size to Khutsong South Primary School, with 1,452 learners against 1,096; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Khutsong South Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Khutsong South Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Merafong Primary School is a similar size to Khutsong South Primary School, with 1,200 learners against 1,096, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Thuto Kitso Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Khutsong South Primary School, at 1,099 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Khutsong South Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 92.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Khutsong South Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Reakgona Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Khutsong South Primary School, at 1,022 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Phororong Primary School teaches fewer learners than Khutsong South Primary School, 627 compared with 1,096, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Khutsong South Primary School for 2027

Khutsong South 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
1786, Naledi Street, Khutsong South, Carltonville, Merafong
Postal
P.o Box 755 Carletonville 2500
Telephone
074 128 2087
EMIS number
700400570

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Khutsong South 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 Khutsong South Primary School directly, on 074 128 2087, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Khutsong South 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 Khutsong South Primary School the best school in Merafong?
No matric pass rate is on record for Khutsong South 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 Merafong besides Khutsong South Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Merafong, including Wedela Technical Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Khutsong South Primary School?
Khutsong South Primary School reported 1,096 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Khutsong South Primary School?
Yes, Khutsong South 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 Khutsong South Primary School a public or private school?
Khutsong South Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Khutsong South Primary School?
You can call 074 128 2087. It is located at 1786, Naledi Street, Khutsong South, Carltonville, Merafong.
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