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Tshepana Primary School

Public primary school · Orange Farm, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (1 circuit)

Tshepana Primary School is a public primary school based in Orange Farm, Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 1,395 learners.

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

In Orange Farm, Johannesburg, Tshepana Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,395
Learners
40
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg South district with Tshepana Primary School.

  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshepana Primary School, 2,888 compared with 1,395, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,715 learners against Tshepana Primary School's 1,395, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Tshepana Primary School, 2,306 compared with 1,395; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tshepana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 86.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshepana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Southview High School teaches considerably more learners than Tshepana Primary School, 2,274 compared with 1,395; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshepana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshepana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Leshata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,194 learners against Tshepana Primary School's 1,395; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshepana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshepana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshepana Primary School, 2,936 compared with 1,395; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshepana Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Tshepana Primary School's 1,395; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshepana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshepana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshepana Primary School, 2,892 compared with 1,395, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshepana Primary School, 2,888 compared with 1,395, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Tshepana Primary School's 1,395, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Tshepana Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Tshepana Primary 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
12655, Vilakazi Street, Ext 7A Stretford, Orange Farm, Johannesburg
Postal
1707 Vanderbijlpark 1900
Telephone
011 850 1070
EMIS number
700331447

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tshepana 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 Tshepana Primary School directly, on 011 850 1070, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tshepana 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 Tshepana Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tshepana 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 Johannesburg besides Tshepana Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Tshepana Primary School?
Tshepana Primary School reported 1,395 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Tshepana Primary School?
Yes, Tshepana 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 Tshepana Primary School a public or private school?
Tshepana Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tshepana Primary School?
You can call 011 850 1070. It is located at 12655, Vilakazi Street, Ext 7A Stretford, Orange Farm, Johannesburg.
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