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Primary School Rooihuiskraal

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

Primary School Rooihuiskraal is a public primary school based in Pretoria. It currently teaches around 1,352 learners.

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

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

1,352
Learners
75
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Primary School Rooihuiskraal 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 Rooihuiskraal 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 Rooihuiskraal.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Primary School Rooihuiskraal's 1,352, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Primary School Rooihuiskraal's 1,352; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Rooihuiskraal; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Rooihuiskraal 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 Rooihuiskraal's 1,352; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Rooihuiskraal; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 86.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Rooihuiskraal doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Legora Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Rooihuiskraal, 2,176 compared with 1,352, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,157 learners against Primary School Rooihuiskraal's 1,352, 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 Rooihuiskraal, 2,668 compared with 1,352, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Primary School Rooihuiskraal's 1,352, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Primary School Rooihuiskraal's 1,352, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Rooihuiskraal, 2,226 compared with 1,352, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Primary School Rooihuiskraal's 1,352; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Rooihuiskraal; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Rooihuiskraal 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 Rooihuiskraal for 2027

Because Primary School Rooihuiskraal 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
1, C/O Maraboe Street And Panorama Street, Rooihuiskraal, , Pretoria
Postal
65 Rooihuiskraal 0154
Telephone
012 661 5568
Website
laerskoolrooihuiskraal.co.za
EMIS number
700210807

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Rooihuiskraal?
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 Rooihuiskraal directly, on 012 661 5568, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Rooihuiskraal?
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 Rooihuiskraal the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Rooihuiskraal 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 Rooihuiskraal?
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 Rooihuiskraal?
Primary School Rooihuiskraal reported 1,352 learners and 75 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Rooihuiskraal?
Yes, Primary School Rooihuiskraal 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 Rooihuiskraal a public or private school?
Primary School Rooihuiskraal is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Rooihuiskraal?
You can call 012 661 5568. It is located at 1, C/O Maraboe Street And Panorama Street, Rooihuiskraal, , Pretoria.
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