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Lerutle Primary School

Public primary school · Benoni, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (5 circuit)

Lerutle Primary School is a public primary school based in Benoni, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,774 learners.

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

In Benoni, Johannesburg, Lerutle Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,774
Learners
51
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Lerutle Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Lerutle Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

Here is how Lerutle Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gauteng East district.

  • Tsakane Secondary School is a similar size to Lerutle Primary School, with 1,918 learners against 1,774; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lerutle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lerutle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lerutle Primary School, at 1,895 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lerutle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lerutle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lerutle Primary School, at 1,843 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lerutle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lerutle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is a similar size to Lerutle Primary School, with 1,827 learners against 1,774; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lerutle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lerutle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lerutle Primary School, at 1,823 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lerutle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lerutle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lerutle Primary School, 2,936 compared with 1,774; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lerutle Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Lerutle Primary School's 1,774; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lerutle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lerutle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lerutle Primary School, 2,892 compared with 1,774, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lerutle Primary School, 2,888 compared with 1,774, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Lerutle Primary School's 1,774, and charges fees under 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 Lerutle Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Lerutle Primary School 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
12533, Motsha Street, Daveyton, Benoni, Johannesburg
Postal
111 Daveyton 1520
Telephone
011 424 3900
EMIS number
700311233

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lerutle Primary School?
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 Lerutle Primary School directly, on 011 424 3900, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lerutle Primary School?
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 Lerutle Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lerutle Primary School 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 Johannesburg besides Lerutle Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Lerutle Primary School?
Lerutle Primary School reported 1,774 learners and 51 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Lerutle Primary School?
Yes, Lerutle Primary School 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 Lerutle Primary School a public or private school?
Lerutle Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lerutle Primary School?
You can call 011 424 3900. It is located at 12533, Motsha Street, Daveyton, Benoni, Johannesburg.
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