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Tlhakanang Primary School

Public primary school · Kempton Park, Kempton Park, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (4 circuit)

In Kempton Park, Tlhakanang Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,197 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Tlhakanang Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Tlhakanang Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Kempton Park. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,197
Learners
35
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Tlhakanang Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Tlhakanang Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ekurhuleni North district with Tlhakanang Primary School.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,593 learners against Tlhakanang Primary School's 1,197; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tlhakanang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tlhakanang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,591 learners against Tlhakanang Primary School's 1,197; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tlhakanang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tlhakanang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against Tlhakanang Primary School's 1,197; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tlhakanang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tlhakanang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhakanang Primary School, 2,531 compared with 1,197; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tlhakanang Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhakanang Primary School, 2,515 compared with 1,197; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tlhakanang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tlhakanang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Kempton Park

Zooming into Kempton Park, here are 5 other schools to compare against Tlhakanang Primary School.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,593 learners against Tlhakanang Primary School's 1,197; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tlhakanang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tlhakanang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,591 learners against Tlhakanang Primary School's 1,197; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tlhakanang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tlhakanang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jiyana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,334 learners against Tlhakanang Primary School's 1,197; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tlhakanang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tlhakanang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masiqhakaze Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhakanang Primary School, 2,319 compared with 1,197; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tlhakanang Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Boitumelong Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhakanang Primary School, 2,254 compared with 1,197; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tlhakanang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 74.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tlhakanang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Tlhakanang Primary School for 2027

Tlhakanang 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
428, Larissa Street, Tembisa, Kempton Park, Kempton Park
Postal
Po Box 09 Tembisa 1628
Telephone
010 447 8834
EMIS number
700261388

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tlhakanang 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 Tlhakanang Primary School directly, on 010 447 8834, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tlhakanang Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Tlhakanang Primary School the best school in Kempton Park?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tlhakanang 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 Kempton Park besides Tlhakanang Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kempton Park, including Ikusasa Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Tlhakanang Primary School?
Tlhakanang Primary School reported 1,197 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Tlhakanang Primary School?
Yes, Tlhakanang 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 Tlhakanang Primary School a public or private school?
Tlhakanang Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tlhakanang Primary School?
You can call 010 447 8834. It is located at 428, Larissa Street, Tembisa, Kempton Park, Kempton Park.
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