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Thabaneng Primary School

Public primary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (2 circuit)

Thabaneng Primary School is a public primary school in Soweto, Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 725 learners.

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Located in Soweto, Johannesburg, Thabaneng Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

725
Learners
24
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Thabaneng Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Thabaneng Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

Here is how Thabaneng Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg West district.

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Thabaneng Primary School's 725; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thabaneng Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thabaneng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,997 learners against Thabaneng Primary School's 725, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,901 learners against Thabaneng Primary School's 725, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thabaneng Primary School, 1,861 compared with 725; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thabaneng Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thabaneng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,846 learners against Thabaneng Primary School's 725; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thabaneng Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thabaneng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thabaneng Primary School, 2,936 compared with 725; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thabaneng Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Thabaneng Primary School's 725; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thabaneng Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thabaneng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thabaneng Primary School, 2,892 compared with 725, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thabaneng Primary School, 2,888 compared with 725, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Thabaneng Primary School's 725, 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 Thabaneng Primary School for 2027

Because Thabaneng 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
8885, Hennessy, Orlando West, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
525 1852 1852
Telephone
082 557 5218
EMIS number
700133108

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thabaneng 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 Thabaneng Primary School directly, on 082 557 5218, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thabaneng 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 Thabaneng Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thabaneng 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 Thabaneng Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Thabaneng Primary School?
Thabaneng Primary School reported 725 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Thabaneng Primary School?
Yes, Thabaneng 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 Thabaneng Primary School a public or private school?
Thabaneng Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thabaneng Primary School?
You can call 082 557 5218. It is located at 8885, Hennessy, Orlando West, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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