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Phororong Primary School

Public primary school · Carletonville, Merafong, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (1 circuit)

Phororong Primary School is a public primary school based in Carletonville, Merafong. The school's roll stands at roughly 627 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Phororong Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Carletonville, Merafong, Phororong Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

627
Learners
18
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Phororong Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Phororong Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gauteng West district with Phororong Primary School.

  • Badirile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phororong Primary School, 2,239 compared with 627; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phororong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 84.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phororong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,000 learners against Phororong Primary School's 627; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phororong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 88.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phororong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesego Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phororong Primary School, 1,996 compared with 627, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel teaches considerably more learners than Phororong Primary School, 1,986 compared with 627; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phororong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phororong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School teaches considerably more learners than Phororong Primary School, 1,928 compared with 627; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 94.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phororong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Merafong

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

  • Wedela Technical Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,452 learners against Phororong Primary School's 627; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phororong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phororong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Merafong Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,200 learners against Phororong Primary School's 627, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Thuto Kitso Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phororong Primary School, 1,099 compared with 627; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phororong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 92.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phororong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khutsong South Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phororong Primary School, 1,096 compared with 627, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Reakgona Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phororong Primary School, 1,022 compared with 627, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 Phororong Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Phororong 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
2674, Sompane Road, Khutsong Location, Carletonville, Merafong
Postal
232 Carletonville 2500
Telephone
082 556 4632
EMIS number
700271015

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phororong 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 Phororong Primary School directly, on 082 556 4632, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phororong 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 Phororong Primary School the best school in Merafong?
No matric pass rate is on record for Phororong 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 Merafong besides Phororong Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Merafong, including Wedela Technical Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Phororong Primary School?
Phororong Primary School reported 627 learners and 18 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 Phororong Primary School?
Yes, Phororong 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 Phororong Primary School a public or private school?
Phororong Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phororong Primary School?
You can call 082 556 4632. It is located at 2674, Sompane Road, Khutsong Location, Carletonville, Merafong.
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