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Letsatsing Primary Mine School

Public primary school · Carletonville, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (2 circuit)

Letsatsing Primary Mine School is a public primary school in Carletonville, Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 94.7% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Letsatsing Primary Mine School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Carletonville, Johannesburg, Letsatsing Primary Mine School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,928
Learners
60
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Letsatsing Primary Mine School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Letsatsing Primary Mine School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 170 matric candidates from Letsatsing Primary Mine School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 94.7% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317915888.3%
202418717593.6%
202517016194.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Letsatsing Primary Mine School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics836983.1%
Mathematical Literacy1069589.6%
Physical Sciences826478.0%
Life Sciences828097.6%
Accounting2424100.0%
Business Studies565496.4%
Economics242187.5%
Geography13312997.0%
History8383100.0%
English First Additional Language189189100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

Here is how Letsatsing Primary Mine School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gauteng West district.

  • Badirile Secondary School is a similar size to Letsatsing Primary Mine School, with 2,239 learners against 1,928; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Letsatsing Primary Mine School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.5% against Letsatsing Primary Mine School's 94.7%.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School is a similar size to Letsatsing Primary Mine School, with 2,000 learners against 1,928; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Letsatsing Primary Mine School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.4% against Letsatsing Primary Mine School's 94.7%.
  • Lesego Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Letsatsing Primary Mine School, at 1,996 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel is a similar size to Letsatsing Primary Mine School, with 1,986 learners against 1,928; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Letsatsing Primary Mine School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Letsatsing Primary Mine School's 94.7%.
  • Madiba Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Letsatsing Primary Mine School, at 1,875 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Letsatsing Primary Mine School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.4% against Letsatsing Primary Mine School's 94.7%.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Letsatsing Primary Mine School, 2,936 compared with 1,928; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Letsatsing Primary Mine School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Letsatsing Primary Mine School's 1,928; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Letsatsing Primary Mine School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Letsatsing Primary Mine School's 94.7%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Letsatsing Primary Mine School, 2,892 compared with 1,928, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Letsatsing Primary Mine School, 2,888 compared with 1,928, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Letsatsing Primary Mine School's 1,928, 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 Letsatsing Primary Mine School for 2027

Because Letsatsing Primary Mine School 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, Letsatsing Drive, Letsatsing Village, Carletonville, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o.box 300 Carletonville 2499
Telephone
018 790 4268
EMIS number
700270850

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Letsatsing Primary Mine 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 Letsatsing Primary Mine School directly, on 018 790 4268, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Letsatsing Primary Mine 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 Letsatsing Primary Mine School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Letsatsing Primary Mine School's 94.7% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Letsatsing Primary Mine School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Letsatsing Primary Mine School?
Letsatsing Primary Mine School reported 1,928 learners and 60 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Letsatsing Primary Mine School?
Yes, Letsatsing Primary Mine 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.
What are Letsatsing Primary Mine School's matric results like?
Letsatsing Primary Mine School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.7%, in 2025. That's up from 88.3% in 2023.
Is Letsatsing Primary Mine School a public or private school?
Letsatsing Primary Mine School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Letsatsing Primary Mine School?
You can call 018 790 4268. It is located at 1, Letsatsing Drive, Letsatsing Village, Carletonville, Johannesburg.
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