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Lufhereng Primary School No. 1

Public primary school · Doornkop, Roodepoort, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (1 circuit)

Lufhereng Primary School No. 1 is a public primary school in Doornkop, Roodepoort. Around 1,476 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Lufhereng Primary School No. 1, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Doornkop, Roodepoort, Lufhereng Primary School No. 1 is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,476
Learners
40
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Lufhereng Primary School No. 1 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 Lufhereng Primary School No. 1 specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg West district with Lufhereng Primary School No. 1.

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Lufhereng Primary School No. 1's 1,476; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lufhereng Primary School No. 1; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lufhereng Primary School No. 1 doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is a similar size to Lufhereng Primary School No. 1, with 1,997 learners against 1,476, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School is a similar size to Lufhereng Primary School No. 1, with 1,901 learners against 1,476, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is a similar size to Lufhereng Primary School No. 1, with 1,861 learners against 1,476; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lufhereng Primary School No. 1; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lufhereng Primary School No. 1 doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lufhereng Primary School No. 1, at 1,846 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lufhereng Primary School No. 1; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lufhereng Primary School No. 1 doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Roodepoort

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

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Lufhereng Primary School No. 1's 1,476; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lufhereng Primary School No. 1; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lufhereng Primary School No. 1 doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is a similar size to Lufhereng Primary School No. 1, with 1,997 learners against 1,476, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Raymond Mhlaba Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation is a similar size to Lufhereng Primary School No. 1, with 1,663 learners against 1,476; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lufhereng Primary School No. 1; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lufhereng Primary School No. 1 doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Florida Park High School sits in roughly the same size range as Lufhereng Primary School No. 1, at 1,626 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lufhereng Primary School No. 1; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 96.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lufhereng Primary School No. 1 doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mayibuye Primary School is a similar size to Lufhereng Primary School No. 1, with 1,545 learners against 1,476, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 Lufhereng Primary School No. 1 for 2027

Lufhereng Primary School No. 1 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
1857, Cnr. Motholo And Mulembu Street, Lufhereng, Doornkop, Roodepoort
Telephone
010 444 0151
EMIS number
700400587

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lufhereng Primary School No. 1?
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 Lufhereng Primary School No. 1 directly, on 010 444 0151, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lufhereng Primary School No. 1?
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 Lufhereng Primary School No. 1 the best school in Roodepoort?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lufhereng Primary School No. 1 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 Roodepoort besides Lufhereng Primary School No. 1?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Roodepoort, including Forte Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Lufhereng Primary School No. 1?
Lufhereng Primary School No. 1 reported 1,476 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Lufhereng Primary School No. 1?
Yes, Lufhereng Primary School No. 1 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 Lufhereng Primary School No. 1 a public or private school?
Lufhereng Primary School No. 1 is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lufhereng Primary School No. 1?
You can call 010 444 0151. It is located at 1857, Cnr. Motholo And Mulembu Street, Lufhereng, Doornkop, Roodepoort.
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