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Thembaletu Primary School

Public primary school · George, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar district (3 circuit)

Thembaletu Primary School is a public primary school based in George, Outside A Town. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

In George, Outside A Town, Thembaletu Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,664
Learners
49
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Thembaletu Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Eden And Central Kar district

Here is how Thembaletu Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Eden And Central Kar district.

  • Murray High School is a similar size to Thembaletu Primary School, with 2,123 learners against 1,664; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembaletu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembaletu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Outeniqua High School is a similar size to Thembaletu Primary School, with 1,728 learners against 1,664; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembaletu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembaletu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Garden Route Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thembaletu Primary School, at 1,645 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thembaletu Primary School, at 1,640 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembaletu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembaletu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jonga Street Secondary School is a similar size to Thembaletu Primary School, with 1,590 learners against 1,664; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembaletu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembaletu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Thembaletu Primary School for 2027

Thembaletu Primary School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
197 Sandkraal Road Thembalethu George 6530
Postal
Po Box 9060 George Unknown 6530
Telephone
044 050 1869
EMIS number
118325686

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thembaletu 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 Thembaletu Primary School directly, on 044 050 1869, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thembaletu 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 Thembaletu Primary School the best school in Eden And Central Kar?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thembaletu 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 Eden And Central Kar besides Thembaletu Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Eden And Central Kar.
How big are the classes at Thembaletu Primary School?
Thembaletu Primary School reported 1,664 learners and 49 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Thembaletu Primary School?
No. Thembaletu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Thembaletu Primary School a public or private school?
Thembaletu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thembaletu Primary School?
You can call 044 050 1869. It is located at 197 Sandkraal Road Thembalethu George 6530.