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Maropeng Primary School

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

Maropeng Primary School is a public primary school in Pretoria. It currently teaches around 491 learners.

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

Located in Pretoria, Maropeng Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

491
Learners
19
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Maropeng Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Maropeng Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Tshwane West district

Here is how Maropeng Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Tshwane West district.

  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maropeng Primary School, 2,226 compared with 491, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lesedi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,140 learners against Maropeng Primary School's 491, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sinqobile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,108 learners against Maropeng Primary School's 491, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Dr. A.t. Moreosele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,026 learners against Maropeng Primary School's 491; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maropeng Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 91.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maropeng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Generaal Beyers teaches considerably more learners than Maropeng Primary School, 2,012 compared with 491, 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 Maropeng Primary School, 2,668 compared with 491, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Maropeng Primary School's 491, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Maropeng Primary School's 491, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maropeng Primary School, 2,226 compared with 491, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Maropeng Primary School's 491; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maropeng Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maropeng 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 Maropeng Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Maropeng 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
811, Ntsimane, Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria, Pretoria
Postal
168 Ga-Rankuwa 0208
Telephone
082 557 6016
EMIS number
700911114

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maropeng 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 Maropeng Primary School directly, on 082 557 6016, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maropeng 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 Maropeng Primary School the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Maropeng 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 Maropeng 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 Maropeng Primary School?
Maropeng Primary School reported 491 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Maropeng Primary School?
Yes, Maropeng 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 Maropeng Primary School a public or private school?
Maropeng Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maropeng Primary School?
You can call 082 557 6016. It is located at 811, Ntsimane, Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria, Pretoria.
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