Thorntree Primary School
Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane West
About Thorntree Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Thorntree Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
Thorntree 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
Thorntree 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Thorntree Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,970 learners with a teaching staff of 54 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Thorntree Primary School is situated in Pretoria (Soshanguve), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Tshwane West education district, specifically within the 2 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: 11078, Soshanguve South Ext 5, Soshanguve, Pretoria. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 864 Rosslyn 0200.
Curriculum & Academics
Thorntree Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Thorntree 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 Thorntree 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
11078, Soshanguve South Ext 5, Soshanguve, Pretoria
Pretoria, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 864 Rosslyn 0200
Phone
+27 12 023 3653Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700400527
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.