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Rutegang Primary School

Public primary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (6 circuit)

Welcome to Rutegang Primary School, a public primary school serving Soweto, Johannesburg. Around 521 learners are enrolled here.

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Rutegang Primary School is a public primary school in Soweto, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

521
Learners
21
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Rutegang 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 Rutegang Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg Central district with Rutegang Primary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Rutegang Primary School's 521; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rutegang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rutegang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Rutegang Primary School, 2,371 compared with 521; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rutegang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rutegang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,256 learners against Rutegang Primary School's 521; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rutegang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rutegang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rutegang Primary School, 1,987 compared with 521; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rutegang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rutegang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Rutegang Primary School, 1,952 compared with 521; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rutegang Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Rutegang Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Rutegang Primary School's 521; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rutegang Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rutegang Primary School, 2,896 compared with 521; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rutegang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rutegang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Rutegang Primary School's 521, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Rutegang Primary School's 521, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rutegang Primary School, 2,848 compared with 521, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Rutegang Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Rutegang Primary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
115, Ntoko Street, White City Jabavu, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
Po Box 552 Po Kwa Xuma 1867
Telephone
011 982 5279
EMIS number
700132878

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rutegang 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 Rutegang Primary School directly, on 011 982 5279, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rutegang 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 Rutegang Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Rutegang 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 Johannesburg besides Rutegang Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Rutegang Primary School?
Rutegang Primary School reported 521 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Rutegang Primary School?
Yes, Rutegang 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 Rutegang Primary School a public or private school?
Rutegang Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rutegang Primary School?
You can call 011 982 5279. It is located at 115, Ntoko Street, White City Jabavu, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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