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Pholosho Primary School

Public primary school · Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Pholosho Primary School, a public primary school serving Sandton, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,234 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Pholosho Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Pholosho Primary School is a public primary school in Sandton, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,234
Learners
35
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Pholosho 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 Pholosho Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg East district with Pholosho Primary School.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pholosho Primary School, 3,591 compared with 1,234, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pholosho Primary School, 2,896 compared with 1,234; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pholosho Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pholosho Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pholosho Primary School, 2,848 compared with 1,234, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Pholosho Primary School's 1,234, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against Pholosho Primary School's 1,234, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Pholosho Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Pholosho Primary School's 1,234; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pholosho Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pholosho Primary School, 2,896 compared with 1,234; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pholosho Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pholosho Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Pholosho Primary School's 1,234, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Pholosho Primary School's 1,234, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pholosho Primary School, 2,848 compared with 1,234, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Pholosho Primary School for 2027

Because Pholosho 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
166, 12Th Avenue, Alexandra, Sandton, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 124 Bergvlei 2012
Telephone
011 443 5393
EMIS number
700152298

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pholosho 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 Pholosho Primary School directly, on 011 443 5393, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pholosho 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 Pholosho Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Pholosho 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 Johannesburg besides Pholosho Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Pholosho Primary School?
Pholosho Primary School reported 1,234 learners and 35 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 Pholosho Primary School?
Yes, Pholosho 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 Pholosho Primary School a public or private school?
Pholosho Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Pholosho Primary School?
You can call 011 443 5393. It is located at 166, 12Th Avenue, Alexandra, Sandton, Johannesburg.
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