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Takalani Primary School

Public primary school, severe mental disability specialisation · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (1 circuit)

Takalani Primary School is a public primary school based in Soweto, Johannesburg. Around 210 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Takalani Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Soweto, Johannesburg, Takalani Primary School operates as a public primary school.

210
Learners
23
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Severe Mental Disability
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Takalani Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. 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 Takalani Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

5 other schools in Johannesburg North district, for comparison against Takalani Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Takalani Primary School, 2,936 compared with 210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Takalani Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Takalani Primary School, 2,892 compared with 210, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College teaches considerably more learners than Takalani Primary School, 2,611 compared with 210, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Takalani Primary School, 2,517 compared with 210, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 teaches considerably more learners than Takalani Primary School, 2,447 compared with 210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Takalani Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

And within Johannesburg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Takalani Primary School, 2,936 compared with 210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Takalani Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Takalani Primary School's 210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Takalani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Takalani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Takalani Primary School, 2,892 compared with 210, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Takalani Primary School, 2,888 compared with 210, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Takalani Primary School's 210, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Takalani Primary School for 2027

Because Takalani 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
24614, Ramalungwane Str, Diepkloof Zone 6, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
82102 Southdale 2135
Telephone
072 587 7010
EMIS number
700133066

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Takalani 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 Takalani Primary School directly, on 072 587 7010, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Takalani 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 Takalani Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Takalani 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 Takalani Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Takalani Primary School?
Takalani Primary School reported 210 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 9 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 Takalani Primary School?
Yes, Takalani 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 Takalani Primary School a public or private school?
Takalani Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Takalani Primary School?
You can call 072 587 7010. It is located at 24614, Ramalungwane Str, Diepkloof Zone 6, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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