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Waterkloof Primary School

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

In Pretoria, Waterkloof Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 1,073 learners are enrolled here.

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

Waterkloof Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,073
Learners
40
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Waterkloof 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 Waterkloof Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

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

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Waterkloof Primary School, 2,404 compared with 1,073, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Waterkloof Primary School, 2,221 compared with 1,073; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Waterkloof Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Waterkloof Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Waterkloof Primary School, 2,186 compared with 1,073; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Waterkloof Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 86.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Waterkloof Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Legora Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Waterkloof Primary School's 1,073, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Waterkloof Primary School, 2,157 compared with 1,073, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

Zooming into Pretoria, here are 5 other schools to compare against Waterkloof Primary School.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Waterkloof Primary School's 1,073, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Waterkloof Primary School, 2,404 compared with 1,073, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Waterkloof Primary School, 2,356 compared with 1,073, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Waterkloof Primary School's 1,073, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Waterkloof Primary School, 2,221 compared with 1,073; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Waterkloof Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Waterkloof 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 Waterkloof Primary School for 2027

Because Waterkloof 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
306, Milner Street, Waterkloof, , Pretoria
Postal
Po Box 95159 Waterkloof 0145
Telephone
082 557 1965
Website
waterkloofps.co.za
Email
info@waterkloofprimary.co.za
EMIS number
700211219

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Waterkloof 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 Waterkloof Primary School directly, on 082 557 1965, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Waterkloof 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 Waterkloof Primary School the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Waterkloof 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 Waterkloof 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 Waterkloof Primary School?
Waterkloof Primary School reported 1,073 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Waterkloof Primary School?
Yes, Waterkloof 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 Waterkloof Primary School a public or private school?
Waterkloof Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Waterkloof Primary School?
You can call 082 557 1965. It is located at 306, Milner Street, Waterkloof, , Pretoria.
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