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Tambotie Preparatory School

Private primary school · Chrisville, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (1 circuit)

Tambotie Preparatory School is a private primary school in Chrisville, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 351 learners.

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

Located in Chrisville, Johannesburg, Tambotie Preparatory School is a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

351
Learners
22
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Tambotie Preparatory School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Tambotie Preparatory School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

Here is how Tambotie Preparatory School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg Central district.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tambotie Preparatory School, 2,678 compared with 351; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tambotie Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,371 learners against Tambotie Preparatory School's 351; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tambotie Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Tambotie Preparatory School, 2,256 compared with 351; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tambotie Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,987 learners against Tambotie Preparatory School's 351; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tambotie Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against Tambotie Preparatory School's 351; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tambotie Preparatory School, 2,936 compared with 351; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Tambotie Preparatory School's 351; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tambotie Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tambotie Preparatory School, 2,892 compared with 351; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tambotie Preparatory School, 2,888 compared with 351; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Tambotie Preparatory School's 351; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
3, Alfred Street, , Chrisville, Johannesburg
Postal
38833 Booysens 2016
Telephone
011 680 2004
Website
tambotieprep.co.za
EMIS number
700400440

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tambotie Preparatory 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 Tambotie Preparatory School directly, on 011 680 2004, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tambotie Preparatory 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 Tambotie Preparatory School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tambotie Preparatory School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Tambotie Preparatory School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Tambotie Preparatory School?
Tambotie Preparatory School reported 351 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Tambotie Preparatory School?
Yes. As a private school, Tambotie Preparatory School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Tambotie Preparatory School a public or private school?
Tambotie Preparatory School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Tambotie Preparatory School?
You can call 011 680 2004. It is located at 3, Alfred Street, , Chrisville, Johannesburg.
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