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Uthando Primary School

Public primary school · Soshanguve, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane North district (3 circuit)

Uthando Primary School is a public primary school in Soshanguve, Pretoria. It currently teaches around 1,052 learners.

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Located in Soshanguve, Pretoria, Uthando Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,052
Learners
36
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Tshwane North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Tshwane North district with Uthando Primary School.

  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Uthando Primary School's 1,052, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Iketleng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Uthando Primary School's 1,052, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Hans Kekana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Uthando Primary School, 1,692 compared with 1,052; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Uthando Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Uthando Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School Montana is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,683 learners against Uthando Primary School's 1,052; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Uthando Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Uthando Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Botse-Botse Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Uthando Primary School, 1,575 compared with 1,052; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Uthando Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Uthando Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Uthando Primary School, 2,668 compared with 1,052, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Uthando Primary School's 1,052, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Uthando Primary School's 1,052, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Uthando Primary School, 2,226 compared with 1,052, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Uthando Primary School's 1,052; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Uthando Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Uthando Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Uthando Primary School for 2027

Uthando 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
1623, Block R, Soshanguve, Pretoria
Postal
P.o. Box 106 Soshanguve 0164
Telephone
072 135 7310
EMIS number
700241505

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Uthando 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 Uthando Primary School directly, on 072 135 7310, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Uthando 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 Uthando Primary School the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Uthando 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 Pretoria besides Uthando Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at Uthando Primary School?
Uthando Primary School reported 1,052 learners and 36 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 Uthando Primary School?
Yes, Uthando 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 Uthando Primary School a public or private school?
Uthando Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Uthando Primary School?
You can call 072 135 7310. It is located at 1623, Block R, Soshanguve, Pretoria.
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