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Sunnyside Primary School

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

Sunnyside Primary School is a public primary school in Pretoria. Around 1,444 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Sunnyside Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

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

1,444
Learners
53
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Tshwane South district with Sunnyside Primary School.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Sunnyside Primary School's 1,444, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Sunnyside Primary School's 1,444; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sunnyside Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside Primary School's 1,444; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sunnyside Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 86.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sunnyside Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Legora Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sunnyside Primary School, 2,176 compared with 1,444, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,157 learners against Sunnyside Primary School's 1,444, 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 Sunnyside Primary School, 2,668 compared with 1,444, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Sunnyside Primary School's 1,444, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Sunnyside Primary School's 1,444, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sunnyside Primary School, 2,226 compared with 1,444, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Sunnyside Primary School's 1,444; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sunnyside Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside Primary School for 2027

Sunnyside Primary 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
146, Celliers Street, Sunnyside, , Pretoria
Telephone
010 593 7527
EMIS number
700231423

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside Primary School directly, on 010 593 7527, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside Primary School the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside Primary School?
Sunnyside Primary School reported 1,444 learners and 53 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 Sunnyside Primary School?
Yes, Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside Primary School a public or private school?
Sunnyside Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sunnyside Primary School?
You can call 010 593 7527. It is located at 146, Celliers Street, Sunnyside, , Pretoria.
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