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Radipabi Primary School

Public primary school · Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (1 circuit)

Radipabi Primary School is a public primary school in Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 735 learners.

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Located in Johannesburg, Radipabi Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

735
Learners
27
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Radipabi Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Radipabi Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

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

  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Radipabi Primary School, 2,888 compared with 735, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,715 learners against Radipabi Primary School's 735, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Radipabi Primary School, 2,306 compared with 735; is a public combined school, a different phase than Radipabi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 86.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Radipabi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Southview High School teaches considerably more learners than Radipabi Primary School, 2,274 compared with 735; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Radipabi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Radipabi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Leshata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,194 learners against Radipabi Primary School's 735; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Radipabi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Radipabi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Radipabi Primary School, 2,936 compared with 735; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Radipabi Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Radipabi Primary School's 735; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Radipabi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Radipabi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Radipabi Primary School, 2,892 compared with 735, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Radipabi Primary School, 2,888 compared with 735, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Radipabi Primary School's 735, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Radipabi Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Radipabi 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
12830, Ext 7B, Orange Farm, , Johannesburg
Postal
472 Orange Farm 1841
Telephone
011 850 6913
EMIS number
700331207

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Radipabi 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 Radipabi Primary School directly, on 011 850 6913, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Radipabi 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 Radipabi Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Radipabi 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 Radipabi Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Radipabi Primary School?
Radipabi Primary School reported 735 learners and 27 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 Radipabi Primary School?
Yes, Radipabi 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 Radipabi Primary School a public or private school?
Radipabi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Radipabi Primary School?
You can call 011 850 6913. It is located at 12830, Ext 7B, Orange Farm, , Johannesburg.
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