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Primary School Putfontein

Public primary school · Putfontein, Benoni, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (3 circuit)

In Putfontein, Benoni, Primary School Putfontein operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 1,202 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Primary School Putfontein: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Primary School Putfontein is a public primary school serving families in and around Putfontein, Benoni. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,202
Learners
45
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Primary School Putfontein sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Primary School Putfontein for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ekurhuleni North district with Primary School Putfontein.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,593 learners against Primary School Putfontein's 1,202; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Putfontein; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Putfontein doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,591 learners against Primary School Putfontein's 1,202; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Putfontein; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Putfontein doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against Primary School Putfontein's 1,202; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Putfontein; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Putfontein doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Putfontein, 2,531 compared with 1,202; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Putfontein; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Putfontein, 2,515 compared with 1,202; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Putfontein; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Putfontein doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Benoni

Zooming into Benoni, here are 5 other schools to compare against Primary School Putfontein.

  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against Primary School Putfontein's 1,202; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Putfontein; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Putfontein doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Putfontein, 2,515 compared with 1,202; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Putfontein; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Putfontein doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Putfontein, 2,338 compared with 1,202; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Putfontein; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 86.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Putfontein doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Putfontein, 1,823 compared with 1,202; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Putfontein; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Putfontein doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sazakhela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Putfontein, 1,819 compared with 1,202, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Primary School Putfontein for 2027

As a public school, Primary School Putfontein follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1, Cnr Kerk & Durandt Road, Putfontein, Putfontein, Benoni
Postal
8050 Putfontein 1513
Telephone
011 969 6195
EMIS number
700310540

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Putfontein?
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 Putfontein directly, on 011 969 6195, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Putfontein?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Primary School Putfontein the best school in Benoni?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Putfontein 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 Benoni besides Primary School Putfontein?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Primary School Putfontein?
Primary School Putfontein reported 1,202 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Putfontein?
Yes, Primary School Putfontein 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 Putfontein a public or private school?
Primary School Putfontein is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Putfontein?
You can call 011 969 6195. It is located at 1, Cnr Kerk & Durandt Road, Putfontein, Putfontein, Benoni.
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