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Thornhill Primary School

Public primary school, comprehensive specialisation · Elandsrand, Brits, North West · Bojanala district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Thornhill Primary School, a public primary school serving Elandsrand, Brits. The school's roll stands at roughly 667 learners.

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Thornhill Primary School is a public primary school in Elandsrand, Brits. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

667
Learners
34
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Bojanala district

Here is how Thornhill Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Bojanala district.

  • Paardekraal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thornhill Primary School, 2,257 compared with 667, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Botlhabelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Thornhill Primary School, 2,146 compared with 667; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thornhill Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thornhill Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thuto-Pele High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,053 learners against Thornhill Primary School's 667; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thornhill Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thornhill Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thornhill Primary School, 2,005 compared with 667, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Thornhill Primary School's 667; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thornhill Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thornhill Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Brits

Zooming into Brits, here are 5 other schools to compare against Thornhill Primary School.

  • Botlhabelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Thornhill Primary School, 2,146 compared with 667; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thornhill Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thornhill Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thuto-Pele High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,053 learners against Thornhill Primary School's 667; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thornhill Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thornhill Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Marikana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Thornhill Primary School's 667, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tshepagalang Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,696 learners against Thornhill Primary School's 667; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thornhill Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thornhill Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ikatisong Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,657 learners against Thornhill Primary School's 667; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thornhill Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thornhill Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Thornhill Primary School for 2027

Because Thornhill Primary School is a public school in North West, 2027 learner registration is coordinated provincially rather than by the school alone, running from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Visit the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page for the registration process, or read the full North West School Application Process Guide for the complete requirements.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
6 Kasteelberg Avenue, Elandsrand, Brits, 2747
Postal
P.o.box 231, Brits, 0250
Telephone
012 257 6001
Website
thornhillschool.co.za
Email
admissions@thornhillschool.co.za
EMIS number
600102104

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thornhill 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 Thornhill Primary School directly, on 012 257 6001, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thornhill 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 Thornhill Primary School the best school in Brits?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thornhill 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 Brits besides Thornhill Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Brits, including Botlhabelo High School.
How big are the classes at Thornhill Primary School?
Thornhill Primary School reported 667 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Thornhill Primary School?
Yes, Thornhill 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 Thornhill Primary School a public or private school?
Thornhill Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thornhill Primary School?
You can call 012 257 6001. It is located at 6 Kasteelberg Avenue, Elandsrand, Brits, 2747.
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