Fred Magardie Primary School
Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South
About Fred Magardie Primary School
Situated in Pretoria, Gauteng, Fred Magardie Primary School is a public primary school overseen by the Tshwane South education district. The school recorded 1459 learners and 47 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Fred Magardie Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Fred Magardie Primary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Fred Magardie Primary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding maintenance, curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Fred Magardie Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,459 learners with a teaching staff of 47 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Fred Magardie Primary School is situated in Pretoria (Pretoria), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Tshwane South education district, specifically within the 4 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, under the City Of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 402, Kawie Avenue, Eersterust, Pretoria. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 41125 Eersterust 0022.
Curriculum & Academics
Fred Magardie Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Fred Magardie Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Gauteng Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by public and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Fred Magardie Primary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
402, Kawie Avenue, Eersterust, Pretoria
Pretoria, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 41125 Eersterust 0022
Phone
+27 12 806 7431Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700220038
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.