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Pelotona Primary School

Public primary school · Mabopane, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane West district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Pelotona Primary School, a public primary school serving Mabopane, Pretoria. Its most recent matric class posted a 85.1% pass rate.

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Pelotona Primary School is a public primary school in Mabopane, Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,699
Learners
50
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Pelotona 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 Pelotona Primary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 282 matric candidates from Pelotona Primary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 85.1% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202328021777.5%
202422018383.2%
202528224085.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Pelotona Primary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics573459.6%
Mathematical Literacy16313683.4%
Physical Sciences574171.9%
Life Sciences11410289.5%
Accounting402870.0%
Business Studies685682.4%
Economics301963.3%
Geography14213091.5%
History959094.7%
English First Additional Language220220100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane West district

Here is how Pelotona Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Tshwane West district.

  • Bagale Primary School is a similar size to Pelotona Primary School, with 2,226 learners against 1,699, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lesedi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Pelotona Primary School, at 2,140 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sinqobile Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Pelotona Primary School, at 2,108 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Dr. A.t. Moreosele Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Pelotona Primary School, at 2,026 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pelotona Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.9% against Pelotona Primary School's 85.1%.
  • Primary School Generaal Beyers is a similar size to Pelotona Primary School, with 2,012 learners against 1,699, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Pelotona Primary School's 1,699, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pelotona Primary School, 2,404 compared with 1,699, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is a similar size to Pelotona Primary School, with 2,356 learners against 1,699, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is a similar size to Pelotona Primary School, with 2,226 learners against 1,699, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof sits in roughly the same size range as Pelotona Primary School, at 2,221 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pelotona Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Pelotona Primary School's 85.1%.
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 Pelotona Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Pelotona 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
246, Pelotona, Mabopane, Mabopane, Pretoria
Postal
X551 Mabopane 0190
Telephone
012 701 0249
EMIS number
700911609

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pelotona 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 Pelotona Primary School directly, on 012 701 0249, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pelotona 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 Pelotona Primary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Pelotona Primary School's matric pass rate of 85.1% is lower than HOËRSKOOL WATERKLOOF's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Pretoria besides Pelotona 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 Pelotona Primary School?
Pelotona Primary School reported 1,699 learners and 50 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Pelotona Primary School?
Yes, Pelotona 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.
What are Pelotona Primary School's matric results like?
Pelotona Primary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85.1%, in 2025. That's up from 77.5% in 2023.
Is Pelotona Primary School a public or private school?
Pelotona Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Pelotona Primary School?
You can call 012 701 0249. It is located at 246, Pelotona, Mabopane, Mabopane, Pretoria.
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