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Primary School Bakenkop

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

Welcome to Primary School Bakenkop, a public primary school serving Centurion, Pretoria. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,108 learners.

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Primary School Bakenkop is a public primary school in Centurion, Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,108
Learners
54
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Primary School Bakenkop sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Primary School Bakenkop for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Tshwane South district with Primary School Bakenkop.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Bakenkop, 2,404 compared with 1,108, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Bakenkop, 2,221 compared with 1,108; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Bakenkop; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Bakenkop doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Bakenkop, 2,186 compared with 1,108; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Bakenkop; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 86.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Bakenkop doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Legora Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Primary School Bakenkop's 1,108, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Bakenkop, 2,157 compared with 1,108, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

Zooming into Pretoria, here are 5 other schools to compare against Primary School Bakenkop.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Primary School Bakenkop's 1,108, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Bakenkop, 2,404 compared with 1,108, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Bakenkop, 2,356 compared with 1,108, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Primary School Bakenkop's 1,108, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Bakenkop, 2,221 compared with 1,108; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Bakenkop; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Bakenkop doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Primary School Bakenkop for 2027

As a public school, Primary School Bakenkop 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
5, Underberg Street, Wierdapark, Centurion, Pretoria
Postal
Po Box 51928 Wierdapark 0149
Telephone
012 653 4187
Website
laerskoolbakenkop.co.za
Email
admin@laerskoolbakenkop.co.za
EMIS number
700210641

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Bakenkop?
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 Primary School Bakenkop directly, on 012 653 4187, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Bakenkop?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Primary School Bakenkop the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Bakenkop 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 Primary School Bakenkop?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at Primary School Bakenkop?
Primary School Bakenkop reported 1,108 learners and 54 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Primary School Bakenkop?
Yes, Primary School Bakenkop 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 Primary School Bakenkop a public or private school?
Primary School Bakenkop is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Bakenkop?
You can call 012 653 4187. It is located at 5, Underberg Street, Wierdapark, Centurion, Pretoria.
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