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Primary School Menlopark

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

Primary School Menlopark is a public primary school based in Pretoria. It currently teaches around 1,143 learners.

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

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

1,143
Learners
60
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Tshwane South district

5 other schools in Tshwane South district, for comparison against Primary School Menlopark.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Primary School Menlopark's 1,143, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Primary School Menlopark's 1,143; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Menlopark; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Menlopark doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,186 learners against Primary School Menlopark's 1,143; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Menlopark; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 86.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Menlopark doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Legora Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Menlopark, 2,176 compared with 1,143, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,157 learners against Primary School Menlopark's 1,143, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Menlopark, 2,668 compared with 1,143, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Primary School Menlopark's 1,143, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Primary School Menlopark's 1,143, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Menlopark, 2,226 compared with 1,143, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Primary School Menlopark's 1,143; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Menlopark; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Menlopark 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 Menlopark for 2027

Because Primary School Menlopark is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
86, 10Th Street, Menlopark, Pretoria, Pretoria
Postal
10Th Street Menlopark 0081
Telephone
012 460 7201
Website
menlolaer.co.za
Email
ontvangs@menlolaer.co.za
EMIS number
700210757

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Menlopark?
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 Menlopark directly, on 012 460 7201, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Menlopark?
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 Menlopark the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Menlopark 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 Menlopark?
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 Menlopark?
Primary School Menlopark reported 1,143 learners and 60 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Menlopark?
Yes, Primary School Menlopark 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 Menlopark a public or private school?
Primary School Menlopark is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Menlopark?
You can call 012 460 7201. It is located at 86, 10Th Street, Menlopark, Pretoria, Pretoria.
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