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Thabang Primary School

Public primary school · Roodepoort, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (1 circuit)

In Roodepoort, Johannesburg, Thabang Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 383 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Thabang Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Thabang Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Roodepoort, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

383
Learners
13
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Thabang Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Thabang Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg West district with Thabang Primary School.

  • Forte Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thabang Primary School, 2,274 compared with 383; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thabang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% 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.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Thabang Primary School, 1,997 compared with 383, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thabang Primary School, 1,901 compared with 383, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,861 learners against Thabang Primary School's 383; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thabang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% 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.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thabang Primary School, 1,846 compared with 383; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thabang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% 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

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Thabang Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Thabang Primary School's 383; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thabang Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thabang Primary School, 2,896 compared with 383; 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 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Thabang Primary School's 383, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Thabang Primary School's 383, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thabang Primary School, 2,848 compared with 383, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
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
2761, Mashao Drive, Dobsonville, Roodepoort, Johannesburg
Postal
1863
Telephone
010 065 5821
EMIS number
700251942

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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 010 065 5821, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thabang Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
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 383 learners and 13 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 010 065 5821. It is located at 2761, Mashao Drive, Dobsonville, Roodepoort, Johannesburg.
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