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Philemon Montsho Primary School

Public primary school · Pretoria, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane West district (4 circuit)

Philemon Montsho Primary School is a public primary school in Pretoria. It currently teaches around 1,287 learners.

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

Located in Pretoria, Philemon Montsho Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,287
Learners
37
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Philemon Montsho Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Philemon Montsho Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Tshwane West district

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

  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Philemon Montsho Primary School, 2,226 compared with 1,287, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lesedi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,140 learners against Philemon Montsho Primary School's 1,287, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sinqobile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,108 learners against Philemon Montsho Primary School's 1,287, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Dr. A.t. Moreosele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,026 learners against Philemon Montsho Primary School's 1,287; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Philemon Montsho Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 91.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Philemon Montsho Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Generaal Beyers teaches considerably more learners than Philemon Montsho Primary School, 2,012 compared with 1,287, 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 Philemon Montsho Primary School, 2,668 compared with 1,287, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Philemon Montsho Primary School's 1,287, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Philemon Montsho Primary School's 1,287, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Philemon Montsho Primary School, 2,226 compared with 1,287, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Philemon Montsho Primary School's 1,287; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Philemon Montsho Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Philemon Montsho 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 Philemon Montsho Primary School for 2027

Philemon Montsho Primary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1572, Montsho Stand, Winterveldt, Pretoria, Pretoria
Postal
P.o Box 273 Mabopane 0190
Telephone
012 023 1309
EMIS number
700911638

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Philemon Montsho 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 Philemon Montsho Primary School directly, on 012 023 1309, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Philemon Montsho 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 Philemon Montsho Primary School the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Philemon Montsho 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 Philemon Montsho 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 Philemon Montsho Primary School?
Philemon Montsho Primary School reported 1,287 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Philemon Montsho Primary School?
Yes, Philemon Montsho 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 Philemon Montsho Primary School a public or private school?
Philemon Montsho Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Philemon Montsho Primary School?
You can call 012 023 1309. It is located at 1572, Montsho Stand, Winterveldt, Pretoria, Pretoria.
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