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Thabang Primary School

Public primary school · Boksburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (1 circuit)

Thabang Primary School is a public primary school based in Boksburg, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 982 learners.

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

In Boksburg, Johannesburg, Thabang Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

982
Learners
34
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Thabang Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Thabang Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

Here is how Thabang Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ekurhuleni South district.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thabang Primary School, 3,023 compared with 982; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thabang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thabang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,533 learners against Thabang Primary School's 982, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,474 learners against Thabang Primary School's 982, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,471 learners against Thabang Primary School's 982, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches considerably more learners than Thabang Primary School, 2,435 compared with 982; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thabang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thabang 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 Thabang Primary School, 2,936 compared with 982; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thabang Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Thabang Primary School's 982; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thabang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thabang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thabang Primary School, 2,892 compared with 982, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thabang Primary School, 2,888 compared with 982, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Thabang Primary School's 982, 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 Thabang Primary School for 2027

Because Thabang 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
605, Inyoni, Vosloorus, Boksburg, Johannesburg
Postal
12419 Rusloo 1468
Telephone
011 382 0802
EMIS number
700162057

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thabang 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 Thabang Primary School directly, on 011 382 0802, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thabang 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 Thabang Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thabang 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 Thabang Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Thabang Primary School?
Thabang Primary School reported 982 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Thabang Primary School?
Yes, Thabang 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 Thabang Primary School a public or private school?
Thabang Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thabang Primary School?
You can call 011 382 0802. It is located at 605, Inyoni, Vosloorus, Boksburg, Johannesburg.
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