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Ratanda Primary School

Public primary school, ordinary & full service specialisation · Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Gauteng · Sedibeng East district (2 circuit)

In Heidelberg, Ratanda Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 1,154 learners.

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

Ratanda Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Heidelberg. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,154
Learners
38
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Ordinary & Full Service
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Ratanda 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 Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Sedibeng East district

Here is how Ratanda Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sedibeng East district.

  • Sicelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,125 learners against Ratanda Primary School's 1,154, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ratanda Primary School, 1,940 compared with 1,154, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Randvaal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ratanda Primary School, 1,832 compared with 1,154, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School De Deur is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,659 learners against Ratanda Primary School's 1,154, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Meyerton Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ratanda Primary School, at 1,611 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ratanda Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 82.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ratanda 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 Primary School.

  • Ratanda Secondary School is a similar size to Ratanda Primary School, with 1,592 learners against 1,154; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ratanda Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ratanda 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 Primary School, with 1,203 learners against 1,154; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ratanda Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 83% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ratanda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sithokomele Primary School is a similar size to Ratanda Primary School, with 1,194 learners against 1,154, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ratanda Primary School, at 1,162 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Khanya-Lesedi Sports School Of Specialisation is a similar size to Ratanda Primary School, with 1,122 learners against 1,154; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ratanda Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ratanda 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 Primary School for 2027

Because Ratanda 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
5773, Oscar Mphetha Drive, Ratanda, Heidelberg, Heidelberg
Postal
1407 Heidelberg 1443
Telephone
083 636 0122
EMIS number
700342056

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ratanda 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 Primary School directly, on 083 636 0122, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ratanda 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 Primary School the best school in Heidelberg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ratanda 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 Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Heidelberg, including Ratanda Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ratanda Primary School?
Ratanda Primary School reported 1,154 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Primary School?
Yes, Ratanda 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 Primary School a public or private school?
Ratanda Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ratanda Primary School?
You can call 083 636 0122. It is located at 5773, Oscar Mphetha Drive, Ratanda, Heidelberg, Heidelberg.
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