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Primary School Oos-Driefontein

Public primary school · Carletonville, Carletonville, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (2 circuit)

Primary School Oos-Driefontein is a public primary school based in Carletonville. Around 706 learners are enrolled here.

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

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

706
Learners
29
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Primary School Oos-Driefontein 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 Oos-Driefontein specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

5 other schools in Gauteng West district, for comparison against Primary School Oos-Driefontein.

  • Badirile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Oos-Driefontein, 2,239 compared with 706; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Oos-Driefontein; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 84.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Oos-Driefontein doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,000 learners against Primary School Oos-Driefontein's 706; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Oos-Driefontein; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 88.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Oos-Driefontein doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesego Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Oos-Driefontein, 1,996 compared with 706, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Oos-Driefontein, 1,986 compared with 706; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Oos-Driefontein; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Oos-Driefontein doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Oos-Driefontein, 1,928 compared with 706; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 94.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Oos-Driefontein doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Carletonville

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

  • Badirile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Oos-Driefontein, 2,239 compared with 706; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Oos-Driefontein; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 84.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Oos-Driefontein doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tswasongu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,559 learners against Primary School Oos-Driefontein's 706; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Oos-Driefontein; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 94.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Oos-Driefontein doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Retlile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,517 learners against Primary School Oos-Driefontein's 706, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Carleton Jones High School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Oos-Driefontein, 1,482 compared with 706; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Oos-Driefontein; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Oos-Driefontein doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Laer Gedenkskool Danie Theron Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,421 learners against Primary School Oos-Driefontein's 706, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Oos-Driefontein for 2027

Primary School Oos-Driefontein 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
40, Oospark Drive, Oos-Driefontein, Carletonville, Carletonville
Postal
Private Bag Xx2028 East Driefontein 2507
Telephone
018 781 1001
EMIS number
700270348

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Oos-Driefontein?
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 Oos-Driefontein directly, on 018 781 1001, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Oos-Driefontein?
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 Oos-Driefontein the best school in Carletonville?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Oos-Driefontein 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 Carletonville besides Primary School Oos-Driefontein?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Carletonville, including Badirile Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Primary School Oos-Driefontein?
Primary School Oos-Driefontein reported 706 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Oos-Driefontein?
Yes, Primary School Oos-Driefontein 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 Oos-Driefontein a public or private school?
Primary School Oos-Driefontein is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Oos-Driefontein?
You can call 018 781 1001. It is located at 40, Oospark Drive, Oos-Driefontein, Carletonville, Carletonville.
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