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Kilnerton Primary School

Public primary school · Pretoria, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane North district (1 circuit)

Kilnerton Primary School is a public primary school based in Pretoria. The school's roll stands at roughly 885 learners.

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

In Pretoria, Kilnerton Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

885
Learners
30
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Kilnerton 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 Kilnerton Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Tshwane North district

Here is how Kilnerton Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Tshwane North district.

  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Kilnerton Primary School's 885, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Iketleng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Kilnerton Primary School's 885, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Hans Kekana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kilnerton Primary School, 1,692 compared with 885; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kilnerton Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kilnerton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School Montana is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,683 learners against Kilnerton Primary School's 885; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kilnerton Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kilnerton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Botse-Botse Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kilnerton Primary School, 1,575 compared with 885; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kilnerton Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kilnerton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Kilnerton Primary School, 2,668 compared with 885, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Kilnerton Primary School's 885, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Kilnerton Primary School's 885, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kilnerton Primary School, 2,226 compared with 885, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Kilnerton Primary School's 885; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kilnerton Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kilnerton 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 Kilnerton Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Kilnerton 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
1240, Jansen Street, Queenswood, Pretoria, Pretoria
Postal
P.o.box 11305 Queenswood 0121
Telephone
012 333 4981
Website
nellieswart.co.za
Email
info@nellieswart.co.za
EMIS number
700220343

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kilnerton 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 Kilnerton Primary School directly, on 012 333 4981, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kilnerton 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 Kilnerton Primary School the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Kilnerton 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 Kilnerton 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 Kilnerton Primary School?
Kilnerton Primary School reported 885 learners and 30 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 Kilnerton Primary School?
Yes, Kilnerton 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 Kilnerton Primary School a public or private school?
Kilnerton Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kilnerton Primary School?
You can call 012 333 4981. It is located at 1240, Jansen Street, Queenswood, Pretoria, Pretoria.
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