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Thembimfundo Primary School

Public primary school · Boksburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (3 circuit)

Thembimfundo Primary School is a public primary school in Boksburg, Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 837 learners.

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

Located in Boksburg, Johannesburg, Thembimfundo Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

837
Learners
21
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Thembimfundo Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Thembimfundo Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni South district, for comparison against Thembimfundo Primary School.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thembimfundo Primary School, 3,023 compared with 837; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembimfundo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembimfundo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,533 learners against Thembimfundo Primary School's 837, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,474 learners against Thembimfundo Primary School's 837, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,471 learners against Thembimfundo Primary School's 837, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches considerably more learners than Thembimfundo Primary School, 2,435 compared with 837; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembimfundo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembimfundo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thembimfundo Primary School, 2,936 compared with 837; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembimfundo Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Thembimfundo Primary School's 837; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembimfundo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembimfundo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thembimfundo Primary School, 2,892 compared with 837, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thembimfundo Primary School, 2,888 compared with 837, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Thembimfundo Primary School's 837, 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Thembimfundo Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Thembimfundo Primary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
2739, Maseko, Vosloorus, Boksburg, Johannesburg
Postal
12093 Vosloorus 1475
Telephone
082 556 6188
EMIS number
700161836

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thembimfundo 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 Thembimfundo Primary School directly, on 082 556 6188, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thembimfundo 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 Thembimfundo Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thembimfundo 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 Thembimfundo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Thembimfundo Primary School?
Thembimfundo Primary School reported 837 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Thembimfundo Primary School?
Yes, Thembimfundo 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 Thembimfundo Primary School a public or private school?
Thembimfundo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thembimfundo Primary School?
You can call 082 556 6188. It is located at 2739, Maseko, Vosloorus, Boksburg, Johannesburg.
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