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Phelang Primary School

Public primary school, severe mental disability specialisation · Springs, Springs, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (3 circuit)

Phelang Primary School is a public primary school in Springs. The school's roll stands at roughly 250 learners.

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

Located in Springs, Phelang Primary School is a public primary school.

250
Learners
29
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Severe Mental Disability
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Phelang Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. 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 Phelang Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gauteng East district with Phelang Primary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phelang Primary School, 1,918 compared with 250; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phelang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phelang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Phelang Primary School's 250; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phelang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phelang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,843 learners against Phelang Primary School's 250; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phelang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phelang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,827 learners against Phelang Primary School's 250; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phelang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phelang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,823 learners against Phelang Primary School's 250; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phelang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phelang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Springs

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

  • Payneville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,609 learners against Phelang Primary School's 250, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Primary School Morester teaches considerably more learners than Phelang Primary School, 1,566 compared with 250, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Phulong Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phelang Primary School, 1,527 compared with 250; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phelang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 72% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phelang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kenneth Masekela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phelang Primary School, 1,511 compared with 250; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phelang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 81.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phelang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Werda teaches considerably more learners than Phelang Primary School, 1,467 compared with 250, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Phelang Primary School for 2027

Because Phelang Primary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
13215, Kgaswane, Kwa Thema, Springs, Springs
Postal
188 Kwa Thema 1563
Telephone
011 736 9840
EMIS number
700350991

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phelang 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 Phelang Primary School directly, on 011 736 9840, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phelang 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 Phelang Primary School the best school in Springs?
No matric pass rate is on record for Phelang 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 Springs besides Phelang Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Springs, including Payneville Primary School.
How big are the classes at Phelang Primary School?
Phelang Primary School reported 250 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 9 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 Phelang Primary School?
Yes, Phelang 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 Phelang Primary School a public or private school?
Phelang Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phelang Primary School?
You can call 011 736 9840. It is located at 13215, Kgaswane, Kwa Thema, Springs, Springs.
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