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Valhalla Primary School

Public primary school · Centurion, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (1 circuit)

Valhalla Primary School is a public primary school in Centurion, Pretoria. Around 1,140 learners are enrolled here.

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Located in Centurion, Pretoria, Valhalla Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,140
Learners
35
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Good to know

More about this school

  • Valhalla Primary School opened in May 1965 with 300 learners and celebrated its 60th anniversary on 1 November 2025; it now has about 1,157 students, achieved 'full-service' (inclusive education) status in 2025, and is nicknamed for its 'Viking legacy'. Principal since 2018 is Kershni Reddy.
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Valhalla Primary School on the news

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Valhalla Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Valhalla Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

Here is how Valhalla Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Tshwane South district.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Valhalla Primary School's 1,140, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Valhalla Primary School's 1,140; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Valhalla Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Valhalla Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,186 learners against Valhalla Primary School's 1,140; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Valhalla Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 86.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Valhalla Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Legora Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Valhalla Primary School, 2,176 compared with 1,140, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,157 learners against Valhalla Primary School's 1,140, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

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

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Valhalla Primary School, 2,668 compared with 1,140, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,404 learners against Valhalla Primary School's 1,140, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,356 learners against Valhalla Primary School's 1,140, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Valhalla Primary School, 2,226 compared with 1,140, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,221 learners against Valhalla Primary School's 1,140; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Valhalla Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Valhalla 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 Valhalla Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Valhalla 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
28, Meteor Road, Valhalla, Centurion, Pretoria
Postal
Post Box 21097 Valhalla 0137
Telephone
012 654 4011
Website
valpry.co.za
EMIS number
700211185

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Valhalla 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 Valhalla Primary School directly, on 012 654 4011, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Valhalla 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 Valhalla Primary School the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Valhalla 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 Valhalla 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 Valhalla Primary School?
Valhalla Primary School reported 1,140 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Valhalla Primary School?
Yes, Valhalla 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 Valhalla Primary School a public or private school?
Valhalla Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Valhalla Primary School?
You can call 012 654 4011. It is located at 28, Meteor Road, Valhalla, Centurion, Pretoria.
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