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Tjakastad Primary School

Public primary school · Badplaas, Badplaas, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Tjakastad Primary School is a public primary school in Badplaas. The school's roll stands at roughly 91 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Tjakastad Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Badplaas, Tjakastad Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

91
Learners
4
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gert Sibande district with Tjakastad Primary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Tjakastad Primary School's 91, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Tjakastad Primary School's 91; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tjakastad Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tjakastad Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tjakastad Primary School, 2,165 compared with 91, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Tjakastad Primary School's 91; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tjakastad Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tjakastad Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tjakastad Primary School, 2,087 compared with 91; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tjakastad Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tjakastad Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Badplaas

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

  • Diepgezet Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tjakastad Primary School, 1,132 compared with 91, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Engabezweni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 980 learners against Tjakastad Primary School's 91; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tjakastad Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 75.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tjakastad Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Izithandani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tjakastad Primary School, 857 compared with 91, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Primary School Badplaas is noticeably bigger, teaching 642 learners against Tjakastad Primary School's 91, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Imbali Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 282 learners against Tjakastad Primary School's 91, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Dwaleni Section, , Tjakastad, 1193
Postal
Po Box 1047 Lamagadlela Lamagadlela 1193
Telephone
079 897 0656
EMIS number
800023630

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tjakastad 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 Tjakastad Primary School directly, on 079 897 0656, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tjakastad 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 Tjakastad Primary School the best school in Badplaas?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tjakastad 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 Badplaas besides Tjakastad Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Badplaas, including Diepgezet Primary School.
How big are the classes at Tjakastad Primary School?
Tjakastad Primary School reported 91 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Tjakastad Primary School?
Yes, Tjakastad 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 Tjakastad Primary School a public or private school?
Tjakastad Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tjakastad Primary School?
You can call 079 897 0656. It is located at Dwaleni Section, , Tjakastad, 1193.
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