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Pretoria Primary School

Public primary school · Pretoria, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (3 circuit)

In Pretoria, Pretoria Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 1,602 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Pretoria Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Pretoria Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,602
Learners
48
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Pretoria 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 Pretoria Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

5 other schools in Tshwane South district, for comparison against Pretoria Primary School.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pretoria Primary School, 2,404 compared with 1,602, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof sits in roughly the same size range as Pretoria Primary School, at 2,221 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pretoria Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pretoria Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School is a similar size to Pretoria Primary School, with 2,186 learners against 1,602; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pretoria Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 86.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pretoria Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Legora Primary School is a similar size to Pretoria Primary School, with 2,176 learners against 1,602, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School is a similar size to Pretoria Primary School, with 2,157 learners against 1,602, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Pretoria Primary School's 1,602, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pretoria Primary School, 2,404 compared with 1,602, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pretoria Primary School, 2,356 compared with 1,602, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is a similar size to Pretoria Primary School, with 2,226 learners against 1,602, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof sits in roughly the same size range as Pretoria Primary School, at 2,221 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pretoria Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pretoria Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Pretoria Primary School for 2027

Because Pretoria 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
169, Cnr Rissik And Gerard Moerdyk Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria, Pretoria
Postal
P.o.box 30559 Sunnyside 0132
Telephone
012 440 9921
EMIS number
700400278

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pretoria 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 Pretoria Primary School directly, on 012 440 9921, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pretoria 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 Pretoria Primary School the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Pretoria 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 Pretoria 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 Pretoria Primary School?
Pretoria Primary School reported 1,602 learners and 48 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Pretoria Primary School?
Yes, Pretoria 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 Pretoria Primary School a public or private school?
Pretoria Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Pretoria Primary School?
You can call 012 440 9921. It is located at 169, Cnr Rissik And Gerard Moerdyk Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria, Pretoria.
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