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Primary School Pierneef

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

Primary School Pierneef is a public primary school based in Pretoria. Around 641 learners are enrolled here.

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

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

641
Learners
31
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Tshwane North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Tshwane North district with Primary School Pierneef.

  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Primary School Pierneef's 641, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Iketleng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Primary School Pierneef's 641, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Hans Kekana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Pierneef, 1,692 compared with 641; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Pierneef; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Pierneef doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School Montana is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,683 learners against Primary School Pierneef's 641; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Pierneef; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Pierneef doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Botse-Botse Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Pierneef, 1,575 compared with 641; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Pierneef; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Pierneef doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Pierneef, 2,668 compared with 641, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Primary School Pierneef's 641, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Primary School Pierneef's 641, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Pierneef, 2,226 compared with 641, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Primary School Pierneef's 641; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Pierneef; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Pierneef 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 Pierneef for 2027

Because Primary School Pierneef 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
940, Pierneefsteet, Villieria, , Pretoria
Postal
Po Box 26042 Gezina 0031
Telephone
012 329 2369
Website
laerskoolpierneef.co.za
Email
ontvangs@laerskoolpierneef.co.za
EMIS number
700232421

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Pierneef?
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 Pierneef directly, on 012 329 2369, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Pierneef?
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 Pierneef the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Pierneef 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 Pierneef?
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 Pierneef?
Primary School Pierneef reported 641 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Pierneef?
Yes, Primary School Pierneef 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 Pierneef a public or private school?
Primary School Pierneef is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Pierneef?
You can call 012 329 2369. It is located at 940, Pierneefsteet, Villieria, , Pretoria.
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