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Primary School Eben Swemmer

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

Primary School Eben Swemmer is a public primary school based in Pretoria. The school's roll stands at roughly 922 learners.

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

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

922
Learners
29
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Tshwane North district

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

  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Primary School Eben Swemmer's 922, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Iketleng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Primary School Eben Swemmer's 922, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Hans Kekana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Eben Swemmer, 1,692 compared with 922; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Eben Swemmer; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Eben Swemmer doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School Montana is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,683 learners against Primary School Eben Swemmer's 922; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Eben Swemmer; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Eben Swemmer doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Botse-Botse Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Eben Swemmer, 1,575 compared with 922; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Eben Swemmer; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Eben Swemmer 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 Primary School Eben Swemmer, 2,668 compared with 922, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Primary School Eben Swemmer's 922, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Primary School Eben Swemmer's 922, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Eben Swemmer, 2,226 compared with 922, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Primary School Eben Swemmer's 922; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Eben Swemmer; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Eben Swemmer 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 Eben Swemmer for 2027

As a public school, Primary School Eben Swemmer 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
639, Frederika Street, Gezina, , Pretoria
Postal
P.o. Box 23627 Gezina 0031
Telephone
012 335 9190
Website
laerskoolebenswemmer.com
Email
ebies@lsebenswemmer.co.za
EMIS number
700230839

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Eben Swemmer?
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 Eben Swemmer directly, on 012 335 9190, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Eben Swemmer?
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 Eben Swemmer the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Eben Swemmer 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 Eben Swemmer?
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 Eben Swemmer?
Primary School Eben Swemmer reported 922 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Eben Swemmer?
Yes, Primary School Eben Swemmer 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 Eben Swemmer a public or private school?
Primary School Eben Swemmer is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Eben Swemmer?
You can call 012 335 9190. It is located at 639, Frederika Street, Gezina, , Pretoria.
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