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Motheo Primary School

Public primary school · Pretoria, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (5 circuit)

Welcome to Motheo Primary School, a public primary school serving Pretoria. The school's roll stands at roughly 411 learners.

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Motheo Primary School is a public primary school in Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

411
Learners
11
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Motheo 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 Motheo Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

Here is how Motheo Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Tshwane South district.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Motheo Primary School, 2,404 compared with 411, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Motheo Primary School, 2,221 compared with 411; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Motheo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Motheo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Motheo Primary School, 2,186 compared with 411; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Motheo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 86.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Motheo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Legora Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Motheo Primary School's 411, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Motheo Primary School, 2,157 compared with 411, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Motheo Primary School's 411, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Motheo Primary School, 2,404 compared with 411, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Motheo Primary School, 2,356 compared with 411, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Motheo Primary School's 411, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Motheo Primary School, 2,221 compared with 411; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Motheo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Motheo 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 Motheo Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Motheo 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
12053, Magagula Street, Mamedoli East, Pretoria, Pretoria
Postal
79024 Rethabile 0122
Telephone
082 557 1976
EMIS number
700220905

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Motheo 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 Motheo Primary School directly, on 082 557 1976, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Motheo 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 Motheo Primary School the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Motheo 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 Motheo 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 Motheo Primary School?
Motheo Primary School reported 411 learners and 11 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 Motheo Primary School?
Yes, Motheo 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 Motheo Primary School a public or private school?
Motheo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Motheo Primary School?
You can call 082 557 1976. It is located at 12053, Magagula Street, Mamedoli East, Pretoria, Pretoria.
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