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Rethakgetse Primary School

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

Rethakgetse Primary School is a public primary school based in Mamelodi, Pretoria. Around 773 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Mamelodi, Pretoria, Rethakgetse Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

773
Learners
23
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Rethakgetse Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Rethakgetse Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

5 other schools in Tshwane South district, for comparison against Rethakgetse Primary School.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Rethakgetse Primary School's 773, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Rethakgetse Primary School's 773; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rethakgetse Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rethakgetse 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 Rethakgetse Primary School's 773; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rethakgetse Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 86.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rethakgetse Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Legora Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rethakgetse Primary School, 2,176 compared with 773, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,157 learners against Rethakgetse Primary School's 773, 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 Rethakgetse Primary School, 2,668 compared with 773, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Rethakgetse Primary School's 773, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Rethakgetse Primary School's 773, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rethakgetse Primary School, 2,226 compared with 773, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Rethakgetse Primary School's 773; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rethakgetse Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rethakgetse 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 Rethakgetse Primary School for 2027

Because Rethakgetse 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
15674, Second Street, Mamelodi East, Mamelodi, Pretoria
Postal
79159 P.o Rethabile 0122
Telephone
068 339 3550
EMIS number
700221036

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rethakgetse 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 Rethakgetse Primary School directly, on 068 339 3550, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rethakgetse 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 Rethakgetse Primary School the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Rethakgetse 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 Rethakgetse 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 Rethakgetse Primary School?
Rethakgetse Primary School reported 773 learners and 23 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 Rethakgetse Primary School?
Yes, Rethakgetse 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 Rethakgetse Primary School a public or private school?
Rethakgetse Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rethakgetse Primary School?
You can call 068 339 3550. It is located at 15674, Second Street, Mamelodi East, Mamelodi, Pretoria.
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