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Thembekile Primary School

Private primary school · Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (1 circuit)

Thembekile Primary School is a private primary school in Hillbrow, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 271 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Thembekile Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Thembekile Primary School is a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

271
Learners
9
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Thembekile Primary School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Thembekile Primary School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

5 other schools in Johannesburg East district, for comparison against Thembekile Primary School.

  • Kanana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,591 learners against Thembekile Primary School's 271; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Thembekile Primary School's 271; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembekile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Thembekile Primary School's 271; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thembekile Primary School, 2,818 compared with 271; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thembekile Primary School, 2,781 compared with 271; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

And within Johannesburg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thembekile Primary School, 2,936 compared with 271; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Thembekile Primary School's 271; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembekile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thembekile Primary School, 2,892 compared with 271; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thembekile Primary School, 2,888 compared with 271; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Thembekile Primary School's 271; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
93, Banket Street, , Hillbrow, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 17266 Hillbrow 2198
Telephone
011 484 6003
EMIS number
700400201

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thembekile 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 Thembekile Primary School directly, on 011 484 6003, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thembekile 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 Thembekile Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thembekile Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Thembekile Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Thembekile Primary School?
Thembekile Primary School reported 271 learners and 9 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 Thembekile Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, Thembekile Primary School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Thembekile Primary School a public or private school?
Thembekile Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Thembekile Primary School?
You can call 011 484 6003. It is located at 93, Banket Street, , Hillbrow, Johannesburg.
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