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Tholimfundo Primary School

Public primary school · Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Tholimfundo Primary School, a public primary school serving Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 897 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Tholimfundo Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Tholimfundo Primary School is a public primary school in Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

897
Learners
26
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Tholimfundo 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 Tholimfundo Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

5 other schools in Johannesburg Central district, for comparison against Tholimfundo Primary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Tholimfundo Primary School's 897; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tholimfundo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tholimfundo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Tholimfundo Primary School, 2,371 compared with 897; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tholimfundo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tholimfundo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,256 learners against Tholimfundo Primary School's 897; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tholimfundo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tholimfundo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tholimfundo Primary School, 1,987 compared with 897; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tholimfundo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tholimfundo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Tholimfundo Primary School, 1,952 compared with 897; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tholimfundo Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Tholimfundo Primary School's 897; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tholimfundo Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tholimfundo Primary School, 2,896 compared with 897; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tholimfundo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tholimfundo 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 Tholimfundo Primary School's 897, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Tholimfundo Primary School's 897, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tholimfundo Primary School, 2,848 compared with 897, 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 Tholimfundo Primary School for 2027

Because Tholimfundo Primary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
3942, Red Current Street, Protea Glen Ext.3, , Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Chiawelo P.o. Chiawelo 1818
Telephone
083 425 6094
EMIS number
700111914

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tholimfundo 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 Tholimfundo Primary School directly, on 083 425 6094, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tholimfundo 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 Tholimfundo Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tholimfundo 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 Tholimfundo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Tholimfundo Primary School?
Tholimfundo Primary School reported 897 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Tholimfundo Primary School?
Yes, Tholimfundo 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 Tholimfundo Primary School a public or private school?
Tholimfundo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tholimfundo Primary School?
You can call 083 425 6094. It is located at 3942, Red Current Street, Protea Glen Ext.3, , Johannesburg.
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