Thabotona Primary Farm School
Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South
About Thabotona Primary Farm School
Thabotona Primary Farm School is registered as a public primary school based in Germiston, Gauteng, under the Ekurhuleni South education district. The school recorded 1634 learners and 51 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Thabotona Primary Farm 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
Thabotona Primary Farm 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
Thabotona Primary Farm 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, Thabotona Primary Farm School reported a total enrollment of 1,634 learners with a teaching staff of 51 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
Thabotona Primary Farm School is situated in Germiston (Kliprivier), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Ekurhuleni South education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, under the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 1, Old Nigel Kliprivier, Phase 5 Tsietsi Squatter Camp, Kliprivier, Germiston. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 221 Thokoza 1421.
Curriculum & Academics
Thabotona Primary Farm School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Thabotona Primary Farm School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Thabotona Primary Farm 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
1, Old Nigel Kliprivier, Phase 5 Tsietsi Squatter Camp, Kliprivier, Germiston
Germiston, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 221 Thokoza 1421
Phone
+27 10 065 5032Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700341321
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.