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Primary School Garsfontein

Public primary school · Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (3 circuit)

Primary School Garsfontein is a public primary school in Pretoria. Around 2,065 learners are enrolled here.

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Located in Pretoria, Primary School Garsfontein is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

2,065
Learners
83
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Tshwane South district

Here is how Primary School Garsfontein compares with 5 other schools listed under Tshwane South district.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is a similar size to Primary School Garsfontein, with 2,404 learners against 2,065, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof is a similar size to Primary School Garsfontein, with 2,221 learners against 2,065; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Garsfontein; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Garsfontein doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Primary School Garsfontein, at 2,186 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Garsfontein; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 86.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Garsfontein doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Legora Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Primary School Garsfontein, at 2,176 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Primary School Garsfontein, at 2,157 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is a similar size to Primary School Garsfontein, with 2,668 learners against 2,065, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is a similar size to Primary School Garsfontein, with 2,404 learners against 2,065, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Primary School Garsfontein, at 2,356 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Primary School Garsfontein, at 2,226 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is a similar size to Primary School Garsfontein, with 2,221 learners against 2,065; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Garsfontein; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Garsfontein 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 Garsfontein for 2027

Primary School Garsfontein 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
393, Rina Van Zylstraat, Garsfontein, , Pretoria
Postal
905-933 Garsfontein 0042
Telephone
012 348 1269
Website
laerskoolgarsies.co.za
Email
este@lsgf.co.za
EMIS number
700210716

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Garsfontein?
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 Garsfontein directly, on 012 348 1269, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Garsfontein?
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 Garsfontein the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Garsfontein 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 Garsfontein?
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 Garsfontein?
Primary School Garsfontein reported 2,065 learners and 83 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Garsfontein?
Yes, Primary School Garsfontein 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 Garsfontein a public or private school?
Primary School Garsfontein is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Garsfontein?
You can call 012 348 1269. It is located at 393, Rina Van Zylstraat, Garsfontein, , Pretoria.
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