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Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School

Public primary school · Ratanda, Heidelberg, Gauteng · Sedibeng East district (2 circuit)

In Ratanda, Heidelberg, Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 1,162 learners.

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

Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Ratanda, Heidelberg. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,162
Learners
33
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Ratanda Bertha Gxowa 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 Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Sedibeng East district

5 other schools in Sedibeng East district, for comparison against Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School.

  • Sicelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,125 learners against Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School's 1,162, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School, 1,940 compared with 1,162, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Randvaal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School, 1,832 compared with 1,162, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School De Deur is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,659 learners against Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School's 1,162, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Meyerton Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School, at 1,611 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 82.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Heidelberg

Zooming into Heidelberg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School.

  • Ratanda Secondary School is a similar size to Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School, with 1,592 learners against 1,162; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School is a similar size to Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School, with 1,203 learners against 1,162; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 83% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sithokomele Primary School is a similar size to Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School, with 1,194 learners against 1,162, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ratanda Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School, at 1,154 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Khanya-Lesedi Sports School Of Specialisation is a similar size to Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School, with 1,122 learners against 1,162; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ratanda Bertha Gxowa 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 Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Ratanda Bertha Gxowa 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
3849, Bambisa Drive, Ratanda Ext 23, Ratanda, Heidelberg
Telephone
016 492 0705
EMIS number
700400795

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ratanda Bertha Gxowa 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 Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School directly, on 016 492 0705, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ratanda Bertha Gxowa 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 Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School the best school in Heidelberg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ratanda Bertha Gxowa 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 Heidelberg besides Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Heidelberg, including Ratanda Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School?
Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School reported 1,162 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School?
Yes, Ratanda Bertha Gxowa 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 Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School a public or private school?
Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School?
You can call 016 492 0705. It is located at 3849, Bambisa Drive, Ratanda Ext 23, Ratanda, Heidelberg.
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