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Onverwacht Primary School

Public primary school · Cullinan, Pretoria, Gauteng · Gauteng North district (3 circuit)

Onverwacht Primary School is a public primary school based in Cullinan, Pretoria. It currently teaches around 648 learners.

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

In Cullinan, Pretoria, Onverwacht Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

648
Learners
22
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Onverwacht Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Onverwacht Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Gauteng North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gauteng North district with Onverwacht Primary School.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Onverwacht Primary School, 2,668 compared with 648, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Chipa-Tabane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,493 learners against Onverwacht Primary School's 648; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Onverwacht Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Onverwacht Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesedi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Onverwacht Primary School, 1,998 compared with 648; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Onverwacht Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 87.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Onverwacht Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Chokoe Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Onverwacht Primary School, 1,769 compared with 648, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Bronkhorstspruit Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,720 learners against Onverwacht Primary School's 648, 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 Onverwacht Primary School, 2,668 compared with 648, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Onverwacht Primary School's 648, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Onverwacht Primary School's 648, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Onverwacht Primary School, 2,226 compared with 648, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Onverwacht Primary School's 648; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Onverwacht Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Onverwacht 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 Onverwacht Primary School for 2027

Onverwacht 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
0134, Stand, Onverwacht, Cullinan, Pretoria
Postal
P.o Box 324 Cullinan 1000
Telephone
082 556 8028
EMIS number
700210013

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Onverwacht 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 Onverwacht Primary School directly, on 082 556 8028, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Onverwacht 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 Onverwacht Primary School the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Onverwacht 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 Onverwacht 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 Onverwacht Primary School?
Onverwacht Primary School reported 648 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Onverwacht Primary School?
Yes, Onverwacht 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 Onverwacht Primary School a public or private school?
Onverwacht Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Onverwacht Primary School?
You can call 082 556 8028. It is located at 0134, Stand, Onverwacht, Cullinan, Pretoria.
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