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Thusanang Primary School

Public primary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (5 circuit)

Thusanang Primary School is a public primary school based in Soweto, Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 280 learners.

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

In Soweto, Johannesburg, Thusanang Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

280
Learners
11
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Thusanang 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 Thusanang Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg Central district with Thusanang Primary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thusanang Primary School, 2,678 compared with 280; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thusanang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thusanang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,371 learners against Thusanang Primary School's 280; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thusanang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thusanang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Thusanang Primary School, 2,256 compared with 280; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thusanang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thusanang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,987 learners against Thusanang Primary School's 280; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thusanang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thusanang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against Thusanang Primary School's 280; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thusanang Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thusanang Primary School, 2,936 compared with 280; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thusanang Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Thusanang Primary School's 280; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thusanang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thusanang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thusanang Primary School, 2,892 compared with 280, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thusanang Primary School, 2,888 compared with 280, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Thusanang Primary School's 280, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Thusanang Primary School for 2027

Because Thusanang 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
143, Makapan Street, Molapo, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
P. O. Box 26 P. O. Kwa Xuma 1867
Telephone
082 552 0773
EMIS number
700121814

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thusanang 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 Thusanang Primary School directly, on 082 552 0773, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thusanang 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 Thusanang Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thusanang 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 Thusanang Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Thusanang Primary School?
Thusanang Primary School reported 280 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Thusanang Primary School?
Yes, Thusanang 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 Thusanang Primary School a public or private school?
Thusanang Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thusanang Primary School?
You can call 082 552 0773. It is located at 143, Makapan Street, Molapo, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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