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Rooipoort Primary Farm School

Public primary school · Oberholzer, Carletonville, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Rooipoort Primary Farm School, a public primary school serving Oberholzer, Carletonville. The school's roll stands at roughly 414 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Rooipoort Primary Farm School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Rooipoort Primary Farm School is a public primary school in Oberholzer, Carletonville. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

414
Learners
13
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Gauteng West district

5 other schools in Gauteng West district, for comparison against Rooipoort Primary Farm School.

  • Badirile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,239 learners against Rooipoort Primary Farm School's 414; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rooipoort Primary Farm School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 84.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rooipoort Primary Farm School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rooipoort Primary Farm School, 2,000 compared with 414; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rooipoort Primary Farm School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 88.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rooipoort Primary Farm School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesego Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,996 learners against Rooipoort Primary Farm School's 414, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,986 learners against Rooipoort Primary Farm School's 414; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rooipoort Primary Farm School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rooipoort Primary Farm School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Rooipoort Primary Farm School's 414; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 94.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rooipoort Primary Farm School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Carletonville

Zooming into Carletonville, here are 5 other schools to compare against Rooipoort Primary Farm School.

  • Badirile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,239 learners against Rooipoort Primary Farm School's 414; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rooipoort Primary Farm School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 84.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rooipoort Primary Farm School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tswasongu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rooipoort Primary Farm School, 1,559 compared with 414; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rooipoort Primary Farm School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 94.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rooipoort Primary Farm School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Retlile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rooipoort Primary Farm School, 1,517 compared with 414, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Carleton Jones High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,482 learners against Rooipoort Primary Farm School's 414; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rooipoort Primary Farm School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rooipoort Primary Farm School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Laer Gedenkskool Danie Theron Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rooipoort Primary Farm School, 1,421 compared with 414, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Rooipoort Primary Farm School for 2027

Rooipoort Primary Farm 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
52, Plot, Wonderfontein, Oberholzer, Carletonville
Postal
132 Carletonville 2499
Telephone
082 553 4494
EMIS number
700271031

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rooipoort Primary Farm 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 Rooipoort Primary Farm School directly, on 082 553 4494, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rooipoort Primary Farm 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 Rooipoort Primary Farm School the best school in Carletonville?
No matric pass rate is on record for Rooipoort Primary Farm 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 Carletonville besides Rooipoort Primary Farm School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Carletonville, including Badirile Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Rooipoort Primary Farm School?
Rooipoort Primary Farm School reported 414 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Rooipoort Primary Farm School?
Yes, Rooipoort Primary Farm 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 Rooipoort Primary Farm School a public or private school?
Rooipoort Primary Farm School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rooipoort Primary Farm School?
You can call 082 553 4494. It is located at 52, Plot, Wonderfontein, Oberholzer, Carletonville.
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