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Thembalethu Primary School

Public primary school · Katlegong, Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (2 circuit)

In Katlegong, Germiston, Thembalethu Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 1,332 learners are enrolled here.

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

Thembalethu Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Katlegong, Germiston. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,332
Learners
41
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Thembalethu 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 Thembalethu Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

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

  • Windmill Park Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,023 learners against Thembalethu Primary School's 1,332; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembalethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembalethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk teaches considerably more learners than Thembalethu Primary School, 2,533 compared with 1,332, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thembalethu Primary School, 2,474 compared with 1,332, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thembalethu Primary School, 2,471 compared with 1,332, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,435 learners against Thembalethu Primary School's 1,332; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembalethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembalethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Germiston

Zooming into Germiston, here are 5 other schools to compare against Thembalethu Primary School.

  • Klopperpark Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thembalethu Primary School, 2,503 compared with 1,332, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,435 learners against Thembalethu Primary School's 1,332; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembalethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembalethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alston Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thembalethu Primary School, 2,414 compared with 1,332, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dawn Park Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,364 learners against Thembalethu Primary School's 1,332, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwadukathole Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Thembalethu Primary School, 2,364 compared with 1,332; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembalethu Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Thembalethu Primary School for 2027

Thembalethu 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
756, Ndebele, Mavimbela, Katlegong, Germiston
Postal
12110 Katlehong 1432
Telephone
011 905 0608
EMIS number
700341883

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thembalethu 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 Thembalethu Primary School directly, on 011 905 0608, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thembalethu 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 Thembalethu Primary School the best school in Germiston?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thembalethu 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 Germiston besides Thembalethu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Germiston, including Klopperpark Primary School.
How big are the classes at Thembalethu Primary School?
Thembalethu Primary School reported 1,332 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Thembalethu Primary School?
Yes, Thembalethu 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 Thembalethu Primary School a public or private school?
Thembalethu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thembalethu Primary School?
You can call 011 905 0608. It is located at 756, Ndebele, Mavimbela, Katlegong, Germiston.
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