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Thembu Primary School

Public primary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (1 circuit)

In Soweto, Johannesburg, Thembu Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 290 learners.

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

Thembu Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Soweto, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

290
Learners
11
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Thembu 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 Thembu Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

5 other schools in Johannesburg North district, for comparison against Thembu Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Thembu Primary School's 290; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembu Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Thembu Primary School's 290, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against Thembu Primary School's 290, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,517 learners against Thembu Primary School's 290, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,447 learners against Thembu Primary School's 290; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembu Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Thembu Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Thembu Primary School's 290; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembu Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thembu Primary School, 2,896 compared with 290; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thembu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thembu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Thembu Primary School's 290, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Thembu Primary School's 290, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thembu Primary School, 2,848 compared with 290, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Thembu Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Thembu 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
8325, Siklele, Pimville, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
109 Pimville 1808
Telephone
011 938 1394
EMIS number
700121806

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thembu 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 Thembu Primary School directly, on 011 938 1394, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thembu 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 Thembu Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thembu 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 Thembu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Thembu Primary School?
Thembu Primary School reported 290 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Thembu Primary School?
Yes, Thembu 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 Thembu Primary School a public or private school?
Thembu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thembu Primary School?
You can call 011 938 1394. It is located at 8325, Siklele, Pimville, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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