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Tsakane Primary School

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

In Brakpan, Tsakane Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 609 learners.

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

Tsakane Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Brakpan. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

609
Learners
21
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Tsakane 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 Tsakane Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

5 other schools in Gauteng East district, for comparison against Tsakane Primary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,918 learners against Tsakane Primary School's 609; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsakane Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsakane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsakane Primary School, 1,895 compared with 609; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsakane Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsakane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsakane Primary School, 1,843 compared with 609; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsakane Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsakane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsakane Primary School, 1,827 compared with 609; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsakane Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsakane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsakane Primary School, 1,823 compared with 609; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsakane Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsakane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Brakpan

Zooming into Brakpan, here are 5 other schools to compare against Tsakane Primary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,918 learners against Tsakane Primary School's 609; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsakane Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsakane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsakane Primary School, 1,895 compared with 609; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsakane Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsakane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsakane Primary School, 1,843 compared with 609; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsakane Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsakane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsakane Primary School, 1,827 compared with 609; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsakane Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsakane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Je Malepe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,725 learners against Tsakane Primary School's 609; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsakane Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 80.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsakane 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 Tsakane Primary School for 2027

Because Tsakane 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
1981, Fingo, Tsakane, Brakpan, Brakpan
Postal
P.o.box 70068 Tsakane 1550
Telephone
062 409 7401
EMIS number
700311571

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tsakane 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 Tsakane Primary School directly, on 062 409 7401, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tsakane 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 Tsakane Primary School the best school in Brakpan?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tsakane 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 Tsakane Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Brakpan, including Tsakane Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Tsakane Primary School?
Tsakane Primary School reported 609 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Tsakane Primary School?
Yes, Tsakane 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 Tsakane Primary School a public or private school?
Tsakane Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tsakane Primary School?
You can call 062 409 7401. It is located at 1981, Fingo, Tsakane, Brakpan, Brakpan.
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