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Robert Hicks Primary School

Public primary school · Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane North district (1 circuit)

Robert Hicks Primary School is a public primary school in Pretoria. It currently teaches around 1,007 learners.

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Located in Pretoria, Robert Hicks Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,007
Learners
38
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Robert Hicks Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Robert Hicks Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Tshwane North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Tshwane North district with Robert Hicks Primary School.

  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Robert Hicks Primary School's 1,007, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Iketleng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Robert Hicks Primary School's 1,007, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Hans Kekana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Robert Hicks Primary School, 1,692 compared with 1,007; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Robert Hicks Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Robert Hicks Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School Montana is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,683 learners against Robert Hicks Primary School's 1,007; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Robert Hicks Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Robert Hicks Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Botse-Botse Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Robert Hicks Primary School, 1,575 compared with 1,007; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Robert Hicks Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Robert Hicks 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 Robert Hicks Primary School, 2,668 compared with 1,007, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Robert Hicks Primary School's 1,007, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Robert Hicks Primary School's 1,007, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Robert Hicks Primary School, 2,226 compared with 1,007, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Robert Hicks Primary School's 1,007; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Robert Hicks Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Robert Hicks 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 Robert Hicks Primary School for 2027

Because Robert Hicks 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
588, Adcock Street, Gezina, , Pretoria
Telephone
012 329 1695
Website
roberthicksschool.co.za
Email
mail@roberthicksschool.co.za
EMIS number
700231399

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Robert Hicks 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 Robert Hicks Primary School directly, on 012 329 1695, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Robert Hicks 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 Robert Hicks Primary School the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Robert Hicks 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 Robert Hicks 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 Robert Hicks Primary School?
Robert Hicks Primary School reported 1,007 learners and 38 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 Robert Hicks Primary School?
Yes, Robert Hicks 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 Robert Hicks Primary School a public or private school?
Robert Hicks Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Robert Hicks Primary School?
You can call 012 329 1695. It is located at 588, Adcock Street, Gezina, , Pretoria.
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