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Thomas Nhlapo Primary School

Public primary school · Meyerton, Meyerton, Gauteng · Sedibeng East district (3 circuit)

Thomas Nhlapo Primary School is a public primary school based in Meyerton. The school's roll stands at roughly 935 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Thomas Nhlapo Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Meyerton, Thomas Nhlapo Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

935
Learners
28
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Thomas Nhlapo Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Thomas Nhlapo Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Sedibeng East district

5 other schools in Sedibeng East district, for comparison against Thomas Nhlapo Primary School.

  • Sicelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thomas Nhlapo Primary School, 2,125 compared with 935, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Thomas Nhlapo Primary School's 935, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Randvaal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,832 learners against Thomas Nhlapo Primary School's 935, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School De Deur teaches considerably more learners than Thomas Nhlapo Primary School, 1,659 compared with 935, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Meyerton Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thomas Nhlapo Primary School, 1,611 compared with 935; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thomas Nhlapo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 82.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thomas Nhlapo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Meyerton

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

  • Sicelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thomas Nhlapo Primary School, 2,125 compared with 935, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Dr Malan teaches considerably more learners than Thomas Nhlapo Primary School, 1,453 compared with 935; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thomas Nhlapo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thomas Nhlapo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Meyerton Primary School is a similar size to Thomas Nhlapo Primary School, with 1,233 learners against 935, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • New Hope Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thomas Nhlapo Primary School, at 1,188 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thomas Nhlapo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 88.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thomas Nhlapo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lakeside Estate Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thomas Nhlapo Primary School, at 1,125 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 Thomas Nhlapo Primary School for 2027

Thomas Nhlapo 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
665, Vleilorie Street, Daleside, Meyerton, Meyerton
Postal
Po Box197 Randvaal 1873
Telephone
016 365 6723
EMIS number
700331348

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thomas Nhlapo 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 Thomas Nhlapo Primary School directly, on 016 365 6723, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thomas Nhlapo 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 Thomas Nhlapo Primary School the best school in Meyerton?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thomas Nhlapo 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 Meyerton besides Thomas Nhlapo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Meyerton, including Sicelo Primary School.
How big are the classes at Thomas Nhlapo Primary School?
Thomas Nhlapo Primary School reported 935 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Thomas Nhlapo Primary School?
Yes, Thomas Nhlapo 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 Thomas Nhlapo Primary School a public or private school?
Thomas Nhlapo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thomas Nhlapo Primary School?
You can call 016 365 6723. It is located at 665, Vleilorie Street, Daleside, Meyerton, Meyerton.
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