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Thakgalang Primary School

Public primary school · Nigel, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Thakgalang Primary School, a public primary school serving Nigel, Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 918 learners.

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Thakgalang Primary School is a public primary school in Nigel, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

918
Learners
31
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, Thakgalang 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 Thakgalang Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gauteng East district with Thakgalang Primary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,918 learners against Thakgalang Primary School's 918; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thakgalang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thakgalang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thakgalang Primary School, 1,895 compared with 918; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thakgalang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thakgalang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thakgalang Primary School, 1,843 compared with 918; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thakgalang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thakgalang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thakgalang Primary School, 1,827 compared with 918; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thakgalang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thakgalang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thakgalang Primary School, 1,823 compared with 918; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thakgalang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thakgalang 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 Thakgalang Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Thakgalang Primary School's 918; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thakgalang Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thakgalang Primary School, 2,896 compared with 918; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thakgalang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thakgalang 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 Thakgalang Primary School's 918, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Thakgalang Primary School's 918, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thakgalang Primary School, 2,848 compared with 918, 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 Thakgalang Primary School for 2027

Thakgalang Primary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
3183, Kodisang, Duduza, Nigel, Johannesburg
Postal
783 Nigel 1490
Telephone
011 810 2987
EMIS number
700351130

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thakgalang 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 Thakgalang Primary School directly, on 011 810 2987, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thakgalang 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 Thakgalang Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thakgalang 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 Thakgalang Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Thakgalang Primary School?
Thakgalang Primary School reported 918 learners and 31 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 Thakgalang Primary School?
Yes, Thakgalang 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 Thakgalang Primary School a public or private school?
Thakgalang Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thakgalang Primary School?
You can call 011 810 2987. It is located at 3183, Kodisang, Duduza, Nigel, Johannesburg.
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