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Primary School Generaal Nicolaas Smit

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

In Pretoria West, Pretoria, Primary School Generaal Nicolaas Smit operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 1,573 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Primary School Generaal Nicolaas Smit: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Primary School Generaal Nicolaas Smit is a public primary school serving families in and around Pretoria West, Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,573
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 Generaal Nicolaas Smit 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 Generaal Nicolaas Smit for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Tshwane West district

5 other schools in Tshwane West district, for comparison against Primary School Generaal Nicolaas Smit.

  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Primary School Generaal Nicolaas Smit's 1,573, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lesedi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Primary School Generaal Nicolaas Smit, at 2,140 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sinqobile Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Primary School Generaal Nicolaas Smit, at 2,108 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Dr. A.t. Moreosele Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Primary School Generaal Nicolaas Smit, at 2,026 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Generaal Nicolaas Smit; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 91.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Generaal Nicolaas Smit doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Generaal Beyers is a similar size to Primary School Generaal Nicolaas Smit, with 2,012 learners against 1,573, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Pretoria

Zooming into Pretoria, here are 5 other schools to compare against Primary School Generaal Nicolaas Smit.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Primary School Generaal Nicolaas Smit's 1,573, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Generaal Nicolaas Smit, 2,404 compared with 1,573, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Generaal Nicolaas Smit, 2,356 compared with 1,573, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Primary School Generaal Nicolaas Smit's 1,573, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Generaal Nicolaas Smit, 2,221 compared with 1,573; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Generaal Nicolaas Smit; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Generaal Nicolaas Smit 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 Generaal Nicolaas Smit for 2027

Primary School Generaal Nicolaas Smit 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
945, C/O Bremer & Pretoria, Claremont, Pretoria West, Pretoria
Postal
P.obox 48746 Hercules 0030
Telephone
012 379 2232
EMIS number
700230888

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Online

Website and social media

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Generaal Nicolaas Smit?
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 Generaal Nicolaas Smit directly, on 012 379 2232, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Generaal Nicolaas Smit?
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 Generaal Nicolaas Smit the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Generaal Nicolaas Smit 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 Generaal Nicolaas Smit?
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 Generaal Nicolaas Smit?
Primary School Generaal Nicolaas Smit reported 1,573 learners and 54 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Generaal Nicolaas Smit?
Yes, Primary School Generaal Nicolaas Smit 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 Generaal Nicolaas Smit a public or private school?
Primary School Generaal Nicolaas Smit is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Generaal Nicolaas Smit?
You can call 012 379 2232. It is located at 945, C/O Bremer & Pretoria, Claremont, Pretoria West, Pretoria.
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