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Phuthulla Primary School

Public primary school · Boipatong, Pretoria, Gauteng · Sedibeng West district (2 circuit)

Phuthulla Primary School is a public primary school based in Boipatong, Pretoria. The school's roll stands at roughly 522 learners.

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

In Boipatong, Pretoria, Phuthulla Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

522
Learners
19
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Phuthulla Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Phuthulla Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Sedibeng West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sedibeng West district with Phuthulla Primary School.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phuthulla Primary School, 1,911 compared with 522, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phuthulla Primary School, 1,907 compared with 522; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phuthulla Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phuthulla Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Letsemeng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phuthulla Primary School, 1,838 compared with 522, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Phuthulla Primary School's 522; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phuthulla Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phuthulla Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,686 learners against Phuthulla Primary School's 522; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phuthulla Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phuthulla Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Phuthulla Primary School, 2,668 compared with 522, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Phuthulla Primary School's 522, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Phuthulla Primary School's 522, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phuthulla Primary School, 2,226 compared with 522, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Phuthulla Primary School's 522; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phuthulla Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phuthulla 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 Phuthulla Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Phuthulla 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
1988, Mamelodi, Boipatong, Boipatong, Pretoria
Postal
1254 Boipatong 1901
Telephone
016 988 1601
EMIS number
700321265

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phuthulla 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 Phuthulla Primary School directly, on 016 988 1601, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phuthulla 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 Phuthulla Primary School the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Phuthulla 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 Phuthulla 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 Phuthulla Primary School?
Phuthulla Primary School reported 522 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Phuthulla Primary School?
Yes, Phuthulla 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 Phuthulla Primary School a public or private school?
Phuthulla Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phuthulla Primary School?
You can call 016 988 1601. It is located at 1988, Mamelodi, Boipatong, Boipatong, Pretoria.
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