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Wedela Primary School

Public primary school · Carltonville, Carletonville, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Wedela Primary School, a public primary school serving Carltonville, Carletonville. It currently teaches around 659 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Wedela Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Wedela Primary School is a public primary school in Carltonville, Carletonville. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

659
Learners
24
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Wedela 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 Wedela Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

Here is how Wedela Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gauteng West district.

  • Badirile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,239 learners against Wedela Primary School's 659; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wedela Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 84.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wedela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Wedela Primary School, 2,000 compared with 659; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wedela Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 88.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wedela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesego Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,996 learners against Wedela Primary School's 659, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,986 learners against Wedela Primary School's 659; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wedela Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wedela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Wedela Primary School's 659; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 94.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wedela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Carletonville

Zooming into Carletonville, here are 5 other schools to compare against Wedela Primary School.

  • Badirile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,239 learners against Wedela Primary School's 659; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wedela Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 84.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wedela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tswasongu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Wedela Primary School, 1,559 compared with 659; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wedela Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 94.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wedela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Retlile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Wedela Primary School, 1,517 compared with 659, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Carleton Jones High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,482 learners against Wedela Primary School's 659; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wedela Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wedela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Laer Gedenkskool Danie Theron Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Wedela Primary School, 1,421 compared with 659, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Wedela Primary School for 2027

Because Wedela 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
507, Third Avenue, Wedela Township, Carltonville, Carletonville
Postal
P.o. Box 392 Carletonville 2500
Telephone
018 011 2908
EMIS number
700932331

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Wedela 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 Wedela Primary School directly, on 018 011 2908, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Wedela 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 Wedela Primary School the best school in Carletonville?
No matric pass rate is on record for Wedela 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 Carletonville besides Wedela Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Carletonville, including Badirile Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Wedela Primary School?
Wedela Primary School reported 659 learners and 24 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 Wedela Primary School?
Yes, Wedela 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 Wedela Primary School a public or private school?
Wedela Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Wedela Primary School?
You can call 018 011 2908. It is located at 507, Third Avenue, Wedela Township, Carltonville, Carletonville.
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