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Thuthukanisizwe Primary School

Public primary school · Tsakane, Brakpan, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (2 circuit)

Thuthukanisizwe Primary School is a public primary school based in Tsakane, Brakpan. The school's roll stands at roughly 721 learners.

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

In Tsakane, Brakpan, Thuthukanisizwe Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

721
Learners
26
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Gauteng East district

Here is how Thuthukanisizwe Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gauteng East district.

  • Tsakane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thuthukanisizwe Primary School, 1,918 compared with 721; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thuthukanisizwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thuthukanisizwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Thuthukanisizwe Primary School's 721; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thuthukanisizwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thuthukanisizwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,843 learners against Thuthukanisizwe Primary School's 721; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thuthukanisizwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thuthukanisizwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,827 learners against Thuthukanisizwe Primary School's 721; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thuthukanisizwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thuthukanisizwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,823 learners against Thuthukanisizwe Primary School's 721; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thuthukanisizwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thuthukanisizwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Brakpan

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

  • Tsakane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thuthukanisizwe Primary School, 1,918 compared with 721; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thuthukanisizwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thuthukanisizwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Thuthukanisizwe Primary School's 721; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thuthukanisizwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thuthukanisizwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,843 learners against Thuthukanisizwe Primary School's 721; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thuthukanisizwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thuthukanisizwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,827 learners against Thuthukanisizwe Primary School's 721; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thuthukanisizwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thuthukanisizwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Je Malepe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thuthukanisizwe Primary School, 1,725 compared with 721; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thuthukanisizwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 80.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thuthukanisizwe 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 Thuthukanisizwe Primary School for 2027

Because Thuthukanisizwe 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
29228, Cornwell Street, Tsakane, Tsakane, Brakpan
Postal
70236 Tsakane 1550
Telephone
011 732 3016
EMIS number
700311563

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thuthukanisizwe 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 Thuthukanisizwe Primary School directly, on 011 732 3016, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thuthukanisizwe 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 Thuthukanisizwe Primary School the best school in Brakpan?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thuthukanisizwe 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 Brakpan besides Thuthukanisizwe Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Brakpan, including Tsakane Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Thuthukanisizwe Primary School?
Thuthukanisizwe Primary School reported 721 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Thuthukanisizwe Primary School?
Yes, Thuthukanisizwe 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 Thuthukanisizwe Primary School a public or private school?
Thuthukanisizwe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thuthukanisizwe Primary School?
You can call 011 732 3016. It is located at 29228, Cornwell Street, Tsakane, Tsakane, Brakpan.
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