Pretoria Primary School
Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South
About Pretoria Primary School
A public primary school serving the Pretoria community in Gauteng, Pretoria Primary School operates under the Tshwane South education district. The school recorded 1602 learners and 48 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Pretoria Primary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Pretoria 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
Pretoria 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, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Pretoria Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,602 learners with a teaching staff of 48 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Pretoria Primary School is situated in Pretoria (Pretoria), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Tshwane South 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: 169, Cnr Rissik And Gerard Moerdyk Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 30559 Sunnyside 0132.
Curriculum & Academics
Pretoria Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Pretoria Primary School was historically administered under the New Education Department 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 Pretoria 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
169, Cnr Rissik And Gerard Moerdyk Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria
Pretoria, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 30559 Sunnyside 0132
Phone
+27 12 440 9921Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700400278
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.