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Makgwaraneng Primary School

Public primary school · Pretoria, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (2 circuit)

Makgwaraneng Primary School is a public primary school based in Pretoria. The school's roll stands at roughly 830 learners.

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

In Pretoria, Makgwaraneng Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

830
Learners
24
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Makgwaraneng Primary 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 Makgwaraneng Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Tshwane South district with Makgwaraneng Primary School.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Makgwaraneng Primary School's 830, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Makgwaraneng Primary School's 830; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgwaraneng Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgwaraneng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,186 learners against Makgwaraneng Primary School's 830; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgwaraneng Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 86.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgwaraneng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Legora Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgwaraneng Primary School, 2,176 compared with 830, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,157 learners against Makgwaraneng Primary School's 830, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Makgwaraneng Primary School, 2,668 compared with 830, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Makgwaraneng Primary School's 830, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Makgwaraneng Primary School's 830, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgwaraneng Primary School, 2,226 compared with 830, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Makgwaraneng Primary School's 830; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgwaraneng Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgwaraneng 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 Makgwaraneng Primary School for 2027

Because Makgwaraneng Primary 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
01, Cnr Tshepe & Tsitoe, Saulsville, Pretoria, Pretoria
Postal
42 Atteridgeville Atteridgeville 0008
Telephone
012 375 6999
EMIS number
700231910

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makgwaraneng 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 Makgwaraneng Primary School directly, on 012 375 6999, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makgwaraneng 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 Makgwaraneng Primary School the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Makgwaraneng 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 Makgwaraneng 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 Makgwaraneng Primary School?
Makgwaraneng Primary School reported 830 learners and 24 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 Makgwaraneng Primary School?
Yes, Makgwaraneng 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 Makgwaraneng Primary School a public or private school?
Makgwaraneng Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makgwaraneng Primary School?
You can call 012 375 6999. It is located at 01, Cnr Tshepe & Tsitoe, Saulsville, Pretoria, Pretoria.
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