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Lesedi Potlana Primary School

Public primary school · Soshanguve, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane West district (4 circuit)

Lesedi Potlana Primary School is a public primary school based in Soshanguve, Pretoria. Around 836 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Soshanguve, Pretoria, Lesedi Potlana Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

836
Learners
27
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Lesedi Potlana Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Lesedi Potlana Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Tshwane West district

5 other schools in Tshwane West district, for comparison against Lesedi Potlana Primary School.

  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lesedi Potlana Primary School, 2,226 compared with 836, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lesedi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,140 learners against Lesedi Potlana Primary School's 836, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sinqobile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,108 learners against Lesedi Potlana Primary School's 836, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Dr. A.t. Moreosele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,026 learners against Lesedi Potlana Primary School's 836; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lesedi Potlana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 91.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lesedi Potlana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Generaal Beyers teaches considerably more learners than Lesedi Potlana Primary School, 2,012 compared with 836, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Lesedi Potlana Primary School, 2,668 compared with 836, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Lesedi Potlana Primary School's 836, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Lesedi Potlana Primary School's 836, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lesedi Potlana Primary School, 2,226 compared with 836, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Lesedi Potlana Primary School's 836; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lesedi Potlana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lesedi Potlana Primary School 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 Lesedi Potlana Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Lesedi Potlana 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
662, Block W, Soshanguve, Pretoria
Postal
P.o Box 143 Soshanguve 0152
Telephone
012 883 3652
EMIS number
700240887

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lesedi Potlana 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 Lesedi Potlana Primary School directly, on 012 883 3652, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lesedi Potlana 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 Lesedi Potlana Primary School the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lesedi Potlana 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 Pretoria besides Lesedi Potlana Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at Lesedi Potlana Primary School?
Lesedi Potlana Primary School reported 836 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Lesedi Potlana Primary School?
Yes, Lesedi Potlana 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 Lesedi Potlana Primary School a public or private school?
Lesedi Potlana Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lesedi Potlana Primary School?
You can call 012 883 3652. It is located at 662, Block W, Soshanguve, Pretoria.
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