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Primary School D F Malherbe

Public primary school · Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng · Sedibeng West district (1 circuit)

Primary School D F Malherbe is a public primary school based in Vanderbijlpark. The school's roll stands at roughly 940 learners.

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

In Vanderbijlpark, Primary School D F Malherbe operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

940
Learners
42
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Primary School D F Malherbe 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 Primary School D F Malherbe specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Sedibeng West district

5 other schools in Sedibeng West district, for comparison against Primary School D F Malherbe.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School D F Malherbe, 1,911 compared with 940, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School D F Malherbe, 1,907 compared with 940; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School D F Malherbe; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School D F Malherbe doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Letsemeng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School D F Malherbe, 1,838 compared with 940, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Primary School D F Malherbe's 940; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School D F Malherbe; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School D F Malherbe doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,686 learners against Primary School D F Malherbe's 940; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School D F Malherbe; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School D F Malherbe doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Vanderbijlpark

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

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School D F Malherbe, 1,911 compared with 940, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School D F Malherbe, 1,907 compared with 940; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School D F Malherbe; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School D F Malherbe doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Letsemeng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School D F Malherbe, 1,838 compared with 940, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Primary School D F Malherbe's 940; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School D F Malherbe; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School D F Malherbe doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,686 learners against Primary School D F Malherbe's 940; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School D F Malherbe; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School D F Malherbe 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 Primary School D F Malherbe for 2027

Primary School D F Malherbe 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
1, H/V Sullivan En Dvorak, Sw-5, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark
Postal
Posbus 12035 Lumier 1905
Telephone
016 932 2146
Website
laerskool-dfmalherbe.co.za
EMIS number
700330324

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School D F Malherbe?
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 D F Malherbe directly, on 016 932 2146, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School D F Malherbe?
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 Primary School D F Malherbe the best school in Vanderbijlpark?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School D F Malherbe 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 Vanderbijlpark besides Primary School D F Malherbe?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vanderbijlpark, including Ikokobetseng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Primary School D F Malherbe?
Primary School D F Malherbe reported 940 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 D F Malherbe?
Yes, Primary School D F Malherbe 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 D F Malherbe a public or private school?
Primary School D F Malherbe is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School D F Malherbe?
You can call 016 932 2146. It is located at 1, H/V Sullivan En Dvorak, Sw-5, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark.
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