Patrick Moloto Primary School

Pretoria, Gauteng ยท Tshwane West

Public Primary School Q1

About Patrick Moloto Primary School

Patrick Moloto Primary School provides primary school education as a public school in Pretoria, Gauteng. The school is administered under the Tshwane West education district. In 2025, the school reported 1216 learners and 38 educators, resulting in a ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Patrick Moloto Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.

Fee Status

Patrick Moloto 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

Patrick Moloto 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, Patrick Moloto Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,216 learners with a teaching staff of 38 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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

Patrick Moloto Primary School is situated in Pretoria (Pretoria), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Tshwane West education district, specifically within the 3 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: 417, Block E, Mabopane, Pretoria. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 22 Mabopane 0190.

Curriculum & Academics

Patrick Moloto Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Patrick Moloto Primary School was historically administered under the Bophutatswana(bop) education department. 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 Patrick Moloto 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

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Address

417, Block E, Mabopane, Pretoria

Pretoria, Gauteng

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Postal

P.o. Box 22 Mabopane 0190

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 1,216
Educators 38

Learner:Educator Ratio

32:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ1
Settingurban
Statusopen
DistrictTshwane West

EMIS Number

700911950

Department of Basic Education

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.