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Rakale Thabong Primary School

Public primary school · Ga - Rankuwa, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane West district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Rakale Thabong Primary School, a public primary school serving Ga - Rankuwa, Pretoria. Around 661 learners are enrolled here.

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Rakale Thabong Primary School is a public primary school in Ga - Rankuwa, Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

661
Learners
20
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Rakale Thabong 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 Rakale Thabong Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Tshwane West district

Here is how Rakale Thabong Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Tshwane West district.

  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Rakale Thabong Primary School's 661, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lesedi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rakale Thabong Primary School, 2,140 compared with 661, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sinqobile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rakale Thabong Primary School, 2,108 compared with 661, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Dr. A.t. Moreosele Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rakale Thabong Primary School, 2,026 compared with 661; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rakale Thabong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 91.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rakale Thabong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Generaal Beyers is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,012 learners against Rakale Thabong Primary School's 661, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Rakale Thabong Primary School's 661, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rakale Thabong Primary School, 2,404 compared with 661, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rakale Thabong Primary School, 2,356 compared with 661, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Rakale Thabong Primary School's 661, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Rakale Thabong Primary School, 2,221 compared with 661; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rakale Thabong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rakale Thabong 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 Rakale Thabong Primary School for 2027

Because Rakale Thabong 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
4222, Khunou Street, Zone 3, Ga - Rankuwa, Pretoria
Postal
P.o Box 164 Ga- Rankuwa 0208
Telephone
072 038 5650
EMIS number
700911707

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rakale Thabong 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 Rakale Thabong Primary School directly, on 072 038 5650, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rakale Thabong 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 Rakale Thabong Primary School the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Rakale Thabong 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 Rakale Thabong 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 Rakale Thabong Primary School?
Rakale Thabong Primary School reported 661 learners and 20 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 Rakale Thabong Primary School?
Yes, Rakale Thabong 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 Rakale Thabong Primary School a public or private school?
Rakale Thabong Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rakale Thabong Primary School?
You can call 072 038 5650. It is located at 4222, Khunou Street, Zone 3, Ga - Rankuwa, Pretoria.
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