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Rapelego Primary School

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

Rapelego Primary School is a public primary school based in Hammanskraal, Pretoria. It currently teaches around 1,549 learners.

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

In Hammanskraal, Pretoria, Rapelego Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,549
Learners
46
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Rapelego Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Rapelego Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Tshwane North district

5 other schools in Tshwane North district, for comparison against Rapelego Primary School.

  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Rapelego Primary School's 1,549, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Iketleng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Rapelego Primary School's 1,549, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Hans Kekana Secondary School is a similar size to Rapelego Primary School, with 1,692 learners against 1,549; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rapelego Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rapelego Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School Montana is a similar size to Rapelego Primary School, with 1,683 learners against 1,549; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rapelego Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rapelego Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Botse-Botse Secondary School is a similar size to Rapelego Primary School, with 1,575 learners against 1,549; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rapelego Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rapelego 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 Rapelego Primary School, 2,668 compared with 1,549, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Rapelego Primary School's 1,549, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Rapelego Primary School's 1,549, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rapelego Primary School, 2,226 compared with 1,549, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Rapelego Primary School's 1,549; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rapelego Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rapelego 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 Rapelego Primary School for 2027

Rapelego Primary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
726, Block F1, New Eersterust, Hammanskraal, Pretoria
Postal
Po Box 2025 Hammanskraal 0400
Telephone
082 557 3015
EMIS number
700911754

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rapelego 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 Rapelego Primary School directly, on 082 557 3015, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rapelego 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 Rapelego Primary School the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Rapelego 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 Rapelego 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 Rapelego Primary School?
Rapelego Primary School reported 1,549 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Rapelego Primary School?
Yes, Rapelego 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 Rapelego Primary School a public or private school?
Rapelego Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rapelego Primary School?
You can call 082 557 3015. It is located at 726, Block F1, New Eersterust, Hammanskraal, Pretoria.
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