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Thembelihle Primary School

Public primary school · Benoni, Benoni, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (5 circuit)

In Benoni, Thembelihle Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,574 learners.

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

Thembelihle Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Benoni. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,574
Learners
50
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Thembelihle 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 Thembelihle Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

5 other schools in Gauteng East district, for comparison against Thembelihle Primary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thembelihle Primary School, at 1,918 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembelihle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembelihle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is a similar size to Thembelihle Primary School, with 1,895 learners against 1,574; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembelihle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembelihle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is a similar size to Thembelihle Primary School, with 1,843 learners against 1,574; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembelihle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembelihle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thembelihle Primary School, at 1,827 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembelihle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembelihle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is a similar size to Thembelihle Primary School, with 1,823 learners against 1,574; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembelihle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembelihle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Benoni

Zooming into Benoni, here are 5 other schools to compare against Thembelihle Primary School.

  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against Thembelihle Primary School's 1,574; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembelihle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembelihle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thembelihle Primary School, 2,515 compared with 1,574; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembelihle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembelihle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thembelihle Primary School, 2,338 compared with 1,574; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembelihle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 86.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembelihle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is a similar size to Thembelihle Primary School, with 1,823 learners against 1,574; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembelihle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembelihle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sazakhela Primary School is a similar size to Thembelihle Primary School, with 1,819 learners against 1,574, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 Thembelihle Primary School for 2027

Thembelihle 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
13379, Mqoalo Street, Etwatwa, Benoni, Benoni
Postal
P.o.box 31359 Daveyton 1520
Telephone
011 962 6775
EMIS number
700311282

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thembelihle 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 Thembelihle Primary School directly, on 011 962 6775, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thembelihle 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 Thembelihle Primary School the best school in Benoni?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thembelihle 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 Benoni besides Thembelihle Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Thembelihle Primary School?
Thembelihle Primary School reported 1,574 learners and 50 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Thembelihle Primary School?
Yes, Thembelihle 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 Thembelihle Primary School a public or private school?
Thembelihle Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thembelihle Primary School?
You can call 011 962 6775. It is located at 13379, Mqoalo Street, Etwatwa, Benoni, Benoni.
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