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Primary School President Pretorius

Public primary school, comprehensive specialisation · Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda district (Unknown circuit)

Primary School President Pretorius is a public primary school based in Potchefstroom. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,084 learners.

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

In Potchefstroom, Primary School President Pretorius operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,084
Learners
47
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Primary School President Pretorius is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 President Pretorius specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Dr Kenneth Kaunda district

5 other schools in Dr Kenneth Kaunda district, for comparison against Primary School President Pretorius.

  • Promosa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School President Pretorius, 1,835 compared with 1,084, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boitshoko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School President Pretorius, 1,684 compared with 1,084; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School President Pretorius; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 78.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School President Pretorius doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsiors Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Primary School President Pretorius's 1,084, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Are- Fadimeheng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,628 learners against Primary School President Pretorius's 1,084; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School President Pretorius; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School President Pretorius doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshebedisano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School President Pretorius, 1,620 compared with 1,084; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School President Pretorius; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School President Pretorius doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Potchefstroom

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

  • Promosa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School President Pretorius, 1,835 compared with 1,084, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dan Tloome Primary Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Primary School President Pretorius, at 1,444 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • B.a. Seobi Secondary School is a similar size to Primary School President Pretorius, with 1,261 learners against 1,084; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School President Pretorius; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School President Pretorius doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshupane Public Primary Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Primary School President Pretorius, at 1,224 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Keotshepile Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Primary School President Pretorius, at 1,168 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 President Pretorius for 2027

Primary School President Pretorius is a public school, so admission follows the North West Department of Education's provincial learner registration campaign for 2027. Registration opened on 8 April 2026 and closes on 30 September 2026; details and the required documents are on the department's North West Department of Education Learner Registration page. See the full North West School Application Process Guide for the full requirements and district contacts.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
40 Peter Mokaba Street, Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom, 4747
Postal
Private Bag X18, Potchefstroom, 2520
Telephone
018 294 4237
EMIS number
600100946

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School President Pretorius?
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 President Pretorius directly, on 018 294 4237, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School President Pretorius?
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 President Pretorius the best school in Potchefstroom?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School President Pretorius 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 Potchefstroom besides Primary School President Pretorius?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Potchefstroom, including Promosa Primary School.
How big are the classes at Primary School President Pretorius?
Primary School President Pretorius reported 1,084 learners and 47 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 President Pretorius?
Yes, Primary School President Pretorius 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 President Pretorius a public or private school?
Primary School President Pretorius is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School President Pretorius?
You can call 018 294 4237. It is located at 40 Peter Mokaba Street, Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom, 4747.
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