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Thabisile Primary School

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

Thabisile Primary School is a public primary school based in Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 389 learners.

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

In Johannesburg, Thabisile Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

389
Learners
14
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Thabisile 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 Thabisile 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 Thabisile Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thabisile Primary School, 2,936 compared with 389; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thabisile Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thabisile Primary School, 2,892 compared with 389, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College teaches considerably more learners than Thabisile Primary School, 2,611 compared with 389, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thabisile Primary School, 2,517 compared with 389, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 teaches considerably more learners than Thabisile Primary School, 2,447 compared with 389; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thabisile 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 Thabisile Primary School, 2,936 compared with 389; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thabisile Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Thabisile Primary School's 389; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thabisile Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thabisile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thabisile Primary School, 2,892 compared with 389, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thabisile Primary School, 2,888 compared with 389, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Thabisile Primary School's 389, 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 Thabisile Primary School for 2027

Because Thabisile 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
5793, Zone 5 Nongoma Street, Diepkloof, , Johannesburg
Postal
143 Diepkloof 1864
Telephone
011 985 6965
EMIS number
700140962

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thabisile 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 Thabisile Primary School directly, on 011 985 6965, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thabisile 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 Thabisile Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thabisile 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 Thabisile Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Thabisile Primary School?
Thabisile Primary School reported 389 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Thabisile Primary School?
Yes, Thabisile 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 Thabisile Primary School a public or private school?
Thabisile Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thabisile Primary School?
You can call 011 985 6965. It is located at 5793, Zone 5 Nongoma Street, Diepkloof, , Johannesburg.
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