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Or Tambo Primary School

Public primary school · Chloorkop X51, Kempton Park, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (3 circuit)

Or Tambo Primary School is a public primary school in Chloorkop X51, Kempton Park. Around 1,787 learners are enrolled here.

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

Located in Chloorkop X51, Kempton Park, Or Tambo Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,787
Learners
49
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

Here is how Or Tambo Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ekurhuleni North district.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Or Tambo Primary School, 2,593 compared with 1,787; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Or Tambo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Or Tambo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Or Tambo Primary School, 2,591 compared with 1,787; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Or Tambo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Or Tambo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Or Tambo Primary School, 2,575 compared with 1,787; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Or Tambo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Or Tambo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,531 learners against Or Tambo Primary School's 1,787; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Or Tambo Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Or Tambo Primary School's 1,787; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Or Tambo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Or Tambo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Kempton Park

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

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Or Tambo Primary School, 2,593 compared with 1,787; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Or Tambo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Or Tambo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Or Tambo Primary School, 2,591 compared with 1,787; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Or Tambo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Or Tambo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jiyana Secondary School is a similar size to Or Tambo Primary School, with 2,334 learners against 1,787; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Or Tambo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Or Tambo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masiqhakaze Secondary School is a similar size to Or Tambo Primary School, with 2,319 learners against 1,787; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Or Tambo Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Boitumelong Secondary School is a similar size to Or Tambo Primary School, with 2,254 learners against 1,787; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Or Tambo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 74.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Or Tambo 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 Or Tambo Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Or Tambo 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
731, Kalamazoo Street, Phomolong Section, Chloorkop X51, Kempton Park
Postal
P O Box 13225 Norkem Park 1631
Telephone
010 223 7170
EMIS number
700400392

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Or Tambo 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 Or Tambo Primary School directly, on 010 223 7170, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Or Tambo 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 Or Tambo Primary School the best school in Kempton Park?
No matric pass rate is on record for Or Tambo 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 Kempton Park besides Or Tambo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kempton Park, including Ikusasa Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Or Tambo Primary School?
Or Tambo Primary School reported 1,787 learners and 49 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Or Tambo Primary School?
Yes, Or Tambo 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 Or Tambo Primary School a public or private school?
Or Tambo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Or Tambo Primary School?
You can call 010 223 7170. It is located at 731, Kalamazoo Street, Phomolong Section, Chloorkop X51, Kempton Park.
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