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Theo-Twala Primary School

Public primary school · Kwa-Thema, Springs, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (3 circuit)

Theo-Twala Primary School is a public primary school in Kwa-Thema, Springs. Around 819 learners are enrolled here.

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

Located in Kwa-Thema, Springs, Theo-Twala Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

819
Learners
26
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Theo-Twala 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 Theo-Twala Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

5 other schools in Gauteng East district, for comparison against Theo-Twala Primary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Theo-Twala Primary School, 1,918 compared with 819; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Theo-Twala Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Theo-Twala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Theo-Twala Primary School's 819; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Theo-Twala Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Theo-Twala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,843 learners against Theo-Twala Primary School's 819; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Theo-Twala Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Theo-Twala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,827 learners against Theo-Twala Primary School's 819; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Theo-Twala Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Theo-Twala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,823 learners against Theo-Twala Primary School's 819; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Theo-Twala Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Theo-Twala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Springs

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

  • Payneville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,609 learners against Theo-Twala Primary School's 819, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Primary School Morester teaches considerably more learners than Theo-Twala Primary School, 1,566 compared with 819, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Phulong Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Theo-Twala Primary School, 1,527 compared with 819; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Theo-Twala Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 72% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Theo-Twala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kenneth Masekela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Theo-Twala Primary School, 1,511 compared with 819; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Theo-Twala Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 81.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Theo-Twala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Werda teaches considerably more learners than Theo-Twala Primary School, 1,467 compared with 819, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Theo-Twala Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Theo-Twala 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
2748, Habedi Street, Tornado Section, Kwa-Thema, Springs
Postal
P.o.box 13 Kwa-Thema 1575
Telephone
082 556 7290
EMIS number
700351155

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Theo-Twala 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 Theo-Twala Primary School directly, on 082 556 7290, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Theo-Twala 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 Theo-Twala Primary School the best school in Springs?
No matric pass rate is on record for Theo-Twala 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 Springs besides Theo-Twala Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Springs, including Payneville Primary School.
How big are the classes at Theo-Twala Primary School?
Theo-Twala Primary School reported 819 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Theo-Twala Primary School?
Yes, Theo-Twala 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 Theo-Twala Primary School a public or private school?
Theo-Twala Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Theo-Twala Primary School?
You can call 082 556 7290. It is located at 2748, Habedi Street, Tornado Section, Kwa-Thema, Springs.
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