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Pudumo Primary School

Public primary school · Orange Farm, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (2 circuit)

In Orange Farm, Johannesburg, Pudumo Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 626 learners.

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

Pudumo Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Orange Farm, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

626
Learners
20
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, Pudumo 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 Pudumo Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

5 other schools in Johannesburg South district, for comparison against Pudumo Primary School.

  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Pudumo Primary School's 626, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pudumo Primary School, 2,715 compared with 626, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,306 learners against Pudumo Primary School's 626; is a public combined school, a different phase than Pudumo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 86.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pudumo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Southview High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Pudumo Primary School's 626; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pudumo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pudumo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Leshata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pudumo Primary School, 2,194 compared with 626; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pudumo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pudumo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Pudumo Primary School's 626; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pudumo Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pudumo Primary School, 2,896 compared with 626; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pudumo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pudumo 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 Pudumo Primary School's 626, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Pudumo Primary School's 626, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pudumo Primary School, 2,848 compared with 626, 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 Pudumo Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Pudumo 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
4636, Pudumo Drive, Orange Farm, Orange Farm, Johannesburg
Postal
Po Box 24 Orange Farm 1841
Telephone
011 850 6579
EMIS number
700331165

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pudumo 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 Pudumo Primary School directly, on 011 850 6579, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pudumo 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 Pudumo Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Pudumo 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 Pudumo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Pudumo Primary School?
Pudumo Primary School reported 626 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Pudumo Primary School?
Yes, Pudumo 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 Pudumo Primary School a public or private school?
Pudumo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Pudumo Primary School?
You can call 011 850 6579. It is located at 4636, Pudumo Drive, Orange Farm, Orange Farm, Johannesburg.
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