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Makgake Primary School

Public primary school · Hammanskraal, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane North district (4 circuit)

In Hammanskraal, Pretoria, Makgake Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 929 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Makgake Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Makgake Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Hammanskraal, Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

929
Learners
28
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Makgake Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Makgake Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Tshwane North district

5 other schools in Tshwane North district, for comparison against Makgake Primary School.

  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgake Primary School, 2,356 compared with 929, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Iketleng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgake Primary School, 2,176 compared with 929, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Hans Kekana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,692 learners against Makgake Primary School's 929; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgake Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgake Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School Montana teaches considerably more learners than Makgake Primary School, 1,683 compared with 929; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgake Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgake Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Botse-Botse Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,575 learners against Makgake Primary School's 929; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgake Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgake Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Pretoria

Zooming into Pretoria, here are 5 other schools to compare against Makgake Primary School.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Makgake Primary School's 929, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgake Primary School, 2,404 compared with 929, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgake Primary School, 2,356 compared with 929, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Makgake Primary School's 929, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Makgake Primary School, 2,221 compared with 929; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgake Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgake Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Makgake Primary School for 2027

Makgake Primary School 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
1020, Section D, Portion 9, Hammanskraal, Pretoria
Postal
P.o. Box 444 Temba 0407
Telephone
012 719 2008
EMIS number
700914036

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makgake 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 Makgake Primary School directly, on 012 719 2008, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makgake Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Makgake Primary School the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Makgake 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 Makgake 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 Makgake Primary School?
Makgake Primary School reported 929 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Makgake Primary School?
Yes, Makgake 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 Makgake Primary School a public or private school?
Makgake Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makgake Primary School?
You can call 012 719 2008. It is located at 1020, Section D, Portion 9, Hammanskraal, Pretoria.
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