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Thorntree Primary School

Public primary school · Soshanguve, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane West district (2 circuit)

Thorntree Primary School is a public primary school based in Soshanguve, Pretoria. It currently teaches around 1,970 learners.

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

In Soshanguve, Pretoria, Thorntree Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,970
Learners
54
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Thorntree Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Thorntree Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Tshwane West district

Here is how Thorntree Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Tshwane West district.

  • Bagale Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thorntree Primary School, at 2,226 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lesedi Primary School is a similar size to Thorntree Primary School, with 2,140 learners against 1,970, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sinqobile Primary School is a similar size to Thorntree Primary School, with 2,108 learners against 1,970, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Dr. A.t. Moreosele Secondary School is a similar size to Thorntree Primary School, with 2,026 learners against 1,970; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thorntree Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 91.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thorntree Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Generaal Beyers sits in roughly the same size range as Thorntree Primary School, at 2,012 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is a similar size to Thorntree Primary School, with 2,668 learners against 1,970, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is a similar size to Thorntree Primary School, with 2,404 learners against 1,970, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thorntree Primary School, at 2,356 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thorntree Primary School, at 2,226 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is a similar size to Thorntree Primary School, with 2,221 learners against 1,970; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thorntree Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thorntree Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Thorntree Primary School for 2027

Thorntree 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
11078, Soshanguve South Ext 5, Soshanguve, Pretoria
Postal
Po Box 864 Rosslyn 0200
Telephone
012 023 3653
EMIS number
700400527

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thorntree 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 Thorntree Primary School directly, on 012 023 3653, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thorntree 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 Thorntree Primary School the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thorntree 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 Pretoria besides Thorntree Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at Thorntree Primary School?
Thorntree Primary School reported 1,970 learners and 54 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Thorntree Primary School?
Yes, Thorntree 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 Thorntree Primary School a public or private school?
Thorntree Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thorntree Primary School?
You can call 012 023 3653. It is located at 11078, Soshanguve South Ext 5, Soshanguve, Pretoria.
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