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Mathaga Primary School

Public primary school · Pretoria, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane West district (3 circuit)

Mathaga Primary School is a public primary school based in Pretoria. It currently teaches around 994 learners.

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

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

994
Learners
29
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Tshwane West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Tshwane West district with Mathaga Primary School.

  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathaga Primary School, 2,226 compared with 994, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lesedi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,140 learners against Mathaga Primary School's 994, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sinqobile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,108 learners against Mathaga Primary School's 994, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Dr. A.t. Moreosele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,026 learners against Mathaga Primary School's 994; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathaga Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 91.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathaga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Generaal Beyers teaches considerably more learners than Mathaga Primary School, 2,012 compared with 994, 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 Mathaga Primary School, 2,668 compared with 994, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Mathaga Primary School's 994, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Mathaga Primary School's 994, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathaga Primary School, 2,226 compared with 994, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Mathaga Primary School's 994; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathaga Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathaga 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 Mathaga Primary School for 2027

Because Mathaga 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
2116, Block L, Soshangeve, Pretoria, Pretoria
Postal
X17 Soshanguve 0164
Telephone
012 793 0005
EMIS number
700240937

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mathaga 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 Mathaga Primary School directly, on 012 793 0005, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mathaga 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 Mathaga Primary School the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mathaga 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 Mathaga 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 Mathaga Primary School?
Mathaga Primary School reported 994 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Mathaga Primary School?
Yes, Mathaga 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 Mathaga Primary School a public or private school?
Mathaga Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mathaga Primary School?
You can call 012 793 0005. It is located at 2116, Block L, Soshangeve, Pretoria, Pretoria.
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