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Orchards Primary School (Tw)

Public primary school · Pretoria, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane West district (1 circuit)

Orchards Primary School (Tw) is a public primary school in Pretoria. Around 1,748 learners are enrolled here.

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

Located in Pretoria, Orchards Primary School (Tw) is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,748
Learners
49
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
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More about this school

  • A directory listing (Mabumbe) cites the school as having roughly 41 teachers and 1,560 students, with principal surname Lehobye -- unverified beyond this single secondary source, included for reference only.
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Orchards Primary School (Tw) is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Orchards Primary School (Tw) 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 Orchards Primary School (Tw).

  • Bagale Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Orchards Primary School (Tw), at 2,226 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lesedi Primary School is a similar size to Orchards Primary School (Tw), with 2,140 learners against 1,748, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sinqobile Primary School is a similar size to Orchards Primary School (Tw), with 2,108 learners against 1,748, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Dr. A.t. Moreosele Secondary School is a similar size to Orchards Primary School (Tw), with 2,026 learners against 1,748; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Orchards Primary School (Tw); charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 91.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Orchards Primary School (Tw) doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Generaal Beyers sits in roughly the same size range as Orchards Primary School (Tw), at 2,012 learners, 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 Orchards Primary School (Tw), 2,668 compared with 1,748, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is a similar size to Orchards Primary School (Tw), with 2,404 learners against 1,748, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Orchards Primary School (Tw), at 2,356 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Orchards Primary School (Tw), at 2,226 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is a similar size to Orchards Primary School (Tw), with 2,221 learners against 1,748; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Orchards Primary School (Tw); charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Orchards Primary School (Tw) 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 Orchards Primary School (Tw) for 2027

As a public school, Orchards Primary School (Tw) 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
41, Fairwood Ave, Pretoria The Orchards, Pretoria, Pretoria
Postal
42001 Boordfontein 0201
Telephone
012 549 7455
EMIS number
700400327

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Orchards Primary School (Tw)?
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 Orchards Primary School (Tw) directly, on 012 549 7455, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Orchards Primary School (Tw)?
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 Orchards Primary School (Tw) the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Orchards Primary School (Tw) 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 Orchards Primary School (Tw)?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at Orchards Primary School (Tw)?
Orchards Primary School (Tw) reported 1,748 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 Orchards Primary School (Tw)?
Yes, Orchards Primary School (Tw) 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 Orchards Primary School (Tw) a public or private school?
Orchards Primary School (Tw) is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Orchards Primary School (Tw)?
You can call 012 549 7455. It is located at 41, Fairwood Ave, Pretoria The Orchards, Pretoria, Pretoria.
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