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Padisago Primary School

Public primary school · Soshanguve, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane North district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Padisago Primary School, a public primary school serving Soshanguve, Pretoria. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,491 learners.

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Padisago Primary School is a public primary school in Soshanguve, Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,491
Learners
38
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Good to know

More about this school

  • Founded in 1993, located in Block BB, Soshanguve, Pretoria; English-medium, grades R-7, staffed by 1 principal, 1 deputy principal, 4 HODs and 24 educators. School has participated in the BMW Environmental project (won a cash prize and participation certificate two years running) and in a 'collect-a-can' fundraising drive.
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Padisago 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 Padisago Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Tshwane North district

5 other schools in Tshwane North district, for comparison against Padisago Primary School.

  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Padisago Primary School, 2,356 compared with 1,491, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Iketleng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Padisago Primary School, 2,176 compared with 1,491, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Hans Kekana Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Padisago Primary School, at 1,692 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Padisago Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Padisago Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School Montana sits in roughly the same size range as Padisago Primary School, at 1,683 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Padisago Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Padisago Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Botse-Botse Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Padisago Primary School, at 1,575 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Padisago Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Padisago Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Padisago Primary School's 1,491, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Padisago Primary School, 2,404 compared with 1,491, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Padisago Primary School, 2,356 compared with 1,491, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Padisago Primary School's 1,491, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Padisago Primary School, 2,221 compared with 1,491; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Padisago Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Padisago 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 Padisago Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Padisago 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
343, Block Bb, Soshanguve, Pretoria
Postal
X 145 Soshanguve 0152
Telephone
012 790 3420
EMIS number
700241059

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Online

Website and social media

www.padisagoprimary.co.za
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Padisago 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 Padisago Primary School directly, on 012 790 3420, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Padisago 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 Padisago Primary School the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Padisago 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 Padisago 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 Padisago Primary School?
Padisago Primary School reported 1,491 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Padisago Primary School?
Yes, Padisago 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 Padisago Primary School a public or private school?
Padisago Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Padisago Primary School?
You can call 012 790 3420. It is located at 343, Block Bb, Soshanguve, Pretoria.
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