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Tikelo Primary Farm School

Public primary school · Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Gauteng · Sedibeng East district (2 circuit)

Tikelo Primary Farm School is a public primary school based in Heidelberg. It currently teaches around 260 learners.

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

In Heidelberg, Tikelo Primary Farm School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

260
Learners
13
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Tikelo Primary Farm 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 Tikelo Primary Farm 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 Tikelo Primary Farm School.

  • Sicelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tikelo Primary Farm School, 2,125 compared with 260, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Tikelo Primary Farm School's 260, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Randvaal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,832 learners against Tikelo Primary Farm School's 260, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School De Deur teaches considerably more learners than Tikelo Primary Farm School, 1,659 compared with 260, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Meyerton Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tikelo Primary Farm School, 1,611 compared with 260; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tikelo Primary Farm School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 82.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tikelo Primary Farm School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Heidelberg

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

  • Ratanda Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,592 learners against Tikelo Primary Farm School's 260; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tikelo Primary Farm School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tikelo Primary Farm School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,203 learners against Tikelo Primary Farm School's 260; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tikelo Primary Farm School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 83% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tikelo Primary Farm School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sithokomele Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,194 learners against Tikelo Primary Farm School's 260, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,162 learners against Tikelo Primary Farm School's 260, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ratanda Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,154 learners against Tikelo Primary Farm School's 260, 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 Tikelo Primary Farm School for 2027

As a public school, Tikelo Primary Farm School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1, Leeuwlaagte Road, Witkelifontein Area, Heidelberg, Heidelberg
Postal
Box 1050 Heidelberg 1438
Telephone
082 556 9229
EMIS number
700341388

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tikelo Primary Farm 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 Tikelo Primary Farm School directly, on 082 556 9229, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tikelo Primary Farm 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 Tikelo Primary Farm School the best school in Heidelberg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tikelo Primary Farm 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 Heidelberg besides Tikelo Primary Farm School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Heidelberg, including Ratanda Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Tikelo Primary Farm School?
Tikelo Primary Farm School reported 260 learners and 13 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 Tikelo Primary Farm School?
Yes, Tikelo Primary Farm 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 Tikelo Primary Farm School a public or private school?
Tikelo Primary Farm School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tikelo Primary Farm School?
You can call 082 556 9229. It is located at 1, Leeuwlaagte Road, Witkelifontein Area, Heidelberg, Heidelberg.
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