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Primary School Welgedag

Public primary school · Springs, Springs, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (4 circuit)

Primary School Welgedag is a public primary school based in Springs. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,032 learners.

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

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

1,032
Learners
34
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Gauteng East district

5 other schools in Gauteng East district, for comparison against Primary School Welgedag.

  • Tsakane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Welgedag, 1,918 compared with 1,032; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Welgedag; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Welgedag doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Primary School Welgedag's 1,032; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Welgedag; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Welgedag doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,843 learners against Primary School Welgedag's 1,032; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Welgedag; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Welgedag doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,827 learners against Primary School Welgedag's 1,032; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Welgedag; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Welgedag doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,823 learners against Primary School Welgedag's 1,032; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Welgedag; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Welgedag doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Springs

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

  • Payneville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,609 learners against Primary School Welgedag's 1,032, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Primary School Morester teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Welgedag, 1,566 compared with 1,032, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Phulong Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Welgedag, 1,527 compared with 1,032; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Welgedag; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 72% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Welgedag doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kenneth Masekela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Welgedag, 1,511 compared with 1,032; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Welgedag; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 81.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Welgedag doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Werda teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Welgedag, 1,467 compared with 1,032, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Welgedag for 2027

Primary School Welgedag 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
23, 4Th Avenue, Welgedacht, Springs, Springs
Postal
33 Springs 1572
Telephone
011 733 4015
EMIS number
700350330

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Welgedag?
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 Welgedag directly, on 011 733 4015, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Welgedag?
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 Welgedag the best school in Springs?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Welgedag 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 Springs besides Primary School Welgedag?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Springs, including Payneville Primary School.
How big are the classes at Primary School Welgedag?
Primary School Welgedag reported 1,032 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Welgedag?
Yes, Primary School Welgedag 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 Welgedag a public or private school?
Primary School Welgedag is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Welgedag?
You can call 011 733 4015. It is located at 23, 4Th Avenue, Welgedacht, Springs, Springs.
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