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Primary School Handhawer

Public primary school · Vereeniging, Vereeniging, Gauteng · Sedibeng East district (1 circuit)

Primary School Handhawer is a public primary school in Vereeniging. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,160 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Primary School Handhawer, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

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

1,160
Learners
37
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Sedibeng East district

Here is how Primary School Handhawer compares with 5 other schools listed under Sedibeng East district.

  • Sicelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Handhawer, 2,125 compared with 1,160, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Primary School Handhawer's 1,160, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Randvaal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,832 learners against Primary School Handhawer's 1,160, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School De Deur teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Handhawer, 1,659 compared with 1,160, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Meyerton Secondary School is a similar size to Primary School Handhawer, with 1,611 learners against 1,160; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Handhawer; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 82.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Handhawer doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Vereeniging

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

  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Primary School Handhawer's 1,160, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Meyerton Secondary School is a similar size to Primary School Handhawer, with 1,611 learners against 1,160; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Handhawer; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 82.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Handhawer doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Setlabotjha Primary School is a similar size to Primary School Handhawer, with 1,588 learners against 1,160, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Thuto Lore Secondary School is a similar size to Primary School Handhawer, with 1,518 learners against 1,160; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Handhawer; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 92.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Handhawer doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • General Smuts High School sits in roughly the same size range as Primary School Handhawer, at 1,405 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Handhawer; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 71.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Handhawer 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 Handhawer for 2027

Primary School Handhawer 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
37, C/0 Edwardstr And Grey Avenue, Vereeniging, Vereeniging, Vereeniging
Postal
Box 94 Vereeniging 1930
Telephone
016 421 3967
EMIS number
700330373

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Handhawer?
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 Handhawer directly, on 016 421 3967, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Handhawer?
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 Handhawer the best school in Vereeniging?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Handhawer 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 Vereeniging besides Primary School Handhawer?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vereeniging, including Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School.
How big are the classes at Primary School Handhawer?
Primary School Handhawer reported 1,160 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Handhawer?
Yes, Primary School Handhawer 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 Handhawer a public or private school?
Primary School Handhawer is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Handhawer?
You can call 016 421 3967. It is located at 37, C/0 Edwardstr And Grey Avenue, Vereeniging, Vereeniging, Vereeniging.
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