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Kwa-Thema Primary School

Public primary school · Springs, Springs, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (2 circuit)

Kwa-Thema Primary School is a public primary school in Springs. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,234 learners.

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

Located in Springs, Kwa-Thema Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,234
Learners
36
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Kwa-Thema 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 Kwa-Thema Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

5 other schools in Gauteng East district, for comparison against Kwa-Thema Primary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwa-Thema Primary School, 1,918 compared with 1,234; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwa-Thema Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwa-Thema 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 Kwa-Thema Primary School's 1,234; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwa-Thema Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwa-Thema 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 Kwa-Thema Primary School's 1,234; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwa-Thema Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwa-Thema 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 Kwa-Thema Primary School's 1,234; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwa-Thema Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwa-Thema Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,823 learners against Kwa-Thema Primary School's 1,234; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwa-Thema Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwa-Thema Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Springs

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

  • Payneville Primary School is a similar size to Kwa-Thema Primary School, with 1,609 learners against 1,234, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Primary School Morester is a similar size to Kwa-Thema Primary School, with 1,566 learners against 1,234, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Phulong Secondary School is a similar size to Kwa-Thema Primary School, with 1,527 learners against 1,234; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwa-Thema Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 72% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwa-Thema Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kenneth Masekela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kwa-Thema Primary School, at 1,511 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwa-Thema Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 81.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwa-Thema Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Werda sits in roughly the same size range as Kwa-Thema Primary School, at 1,467 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Kwa-Thema Primary School for 2027

Because Kwa-Thema 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
13932, Cnr Marule And September Streets, Kwathema Ext 2, Springs, Springs
Postal
Po Box 41 Kwa -Thema 1563
Telephone
011 736 4001
EMIS number
700350835

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kwa-Thema 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 Kwa-Thema Primary School directly, on 011 736 4001, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kwa-Thema 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 Kwa-Thema Primary School the best school in Springs?
No matric pass rate is on record for Kwa-Thema 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 Springs besides Kwa-Thema Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Springs, including Payneville Primary School.
How big are the classes at Kwa-Thema Primary School?
Kwa-Thema Primary School reported 1,234 learners and 36 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 Kwa-Thema Primary School?
Yes, Kwa-Thema 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 Kwa-Thema Primary School a public or private school?
Kwa-Thema Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kwa-Thema Primary School?
You can call 011 736 4001. It is located at 13932, Cnr Marule And September Streets, Kwathema Ext 2, Springs, Springs.
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