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St Francis Primary School

Public primary school · Soshanguve, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane North district (3 circuit)

Welcome to St Francis Primary School, a public primary school serving Soshanguve, Pretoria. Around 819 learners are enrolled here.

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St Francis Primary School is a public primary school in Soshanguve, Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

819
Learners
24
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, St Francis 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 St Francis Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Tshwane North district

Here is how St Francis Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Tshwane North district.

  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Francis Primary School, 2,356 compared with 819, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Iketleng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Francis Primary School, 2,176 compared with 819, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Hans Kekana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,692 learners against St Francis Primary School's 819; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Francis Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Francis Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School Montana teaches considerably more learners than St Francis Primary School, 1,683 compared with 819; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Francis Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Francis Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Botse-Botse Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,575 learners against St Francis Primary School's 819; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Francis Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Francis Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Pretoria

Zooming into Pretoria, here are 5 other schools to compare against St Francis Primary School.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against St Francis Primary School's 819, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Francis Primary School, 2,404 compared with 819, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Francis Primary School, 2,356 compared with 819, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against St Francis Primary School's 819, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than St Francis Primary School, 2,221 compared with 819; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Francis Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Francis Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 St Francis Primary School for 2027

Because St Francis 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
2287, Block P, Soshanguve, Pretoria
Postal
P.o Box 112 Soshanguve 0152
Telephone
012 712 2097
EMIS number
700240697

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Francis 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 St Francis Primary School directly, on 012 712 2097, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Francis 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 St Francis Primary School the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for St Francis 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 St Francis 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 St Francis Primary School?
St Francis Primary School reported 819 learners and 24 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 St Francis Primary School?
Yes, St Francis 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 St Francis Primary School a public or private school?
St Francis Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact St Francis Primary School?
You can call 012 712 2097. It is located at 2287, Block P, Soshanguve, Pretoria.
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