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Refentse Primary School

Public primary school · Mamelodi, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (5 circuit)

Refentse Primary School is a public primary school in Mamelodi, Pretoria. Around 464 learners are enrolled here.

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Located in Mamelodi, Pretoria, Refentse Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

464
Learners
17
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Refentse Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Refentse Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Tshwane South district with Refentse Primary School.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Refentse Primary School's 464, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Refentse Primary School's 464; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Refentse Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Refentse Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,186 learners against Refentse Primary School's 464; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Refentse Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 86.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Refentse Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Legora Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Refentse Primary School, 2,176 compared with 464, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,157 learners against Refentse Primary School's 464, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Refentse Primary School, 2,668 compared with 464, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Refentse Primary School's 464, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Refentse Primary School's 464, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Refentse Primary School, 2,226 compared with 464, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Refentse Primary School's 464; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Refentse Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Refentse 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 Refentse Primary School for 2027

Refentse 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
4500, Ribane Street, Mamelodi West, Mamelodi, Pretoria
Postal
77010 Montja Street Mamelodi West 0122
Telephone
010 786 0747
EMIS number
700221002

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Refentse 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 Refentse Primary School directly, on 010 786 0747, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Refentse 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 Refentse Primary School the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Refentse 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 Refentse 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 Refentse Primary School?
Refentse Primary School reported 464 learners and 17 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 Refentse Primary School?
Yes, Refentse 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 Refentse Primary School a public or private school?
Refentse Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Refentse Primary School?
You can call 010 786 0747. It is located at 4500, Ribane Street, Mamelodi West, Mamelodi, Pretoria.
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