Overview
Diphalane Primary School is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Mogale City, Mogale City, Gauteng, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,145 learners and is staffed by 35 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 33:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q3. It falls within the Gauteng West education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 8 other primary schools in Mogale City.
School fees
Diphalane Primary School charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and outings.
Public primary school (Grades R–7); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Diphalane Primary School for 2027?
Tuition at Diphalane Primary School for the 2027 academic year is R0; the school is officially classified as no-fee (Q3) by the Department of Basic Education in the Gauteng West district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 010 023 3204 for specifics.
Is Diphalane Primary School a no-fee school?
Yes, Diphalane Primary School is officially a no-fee school (Q3), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Gauteng West district. No tuition is charged to any of its 1,145 learners.
What is the quintile of Diphalane Primary School and what does it mean for fees?
Diphalane Primary School is a Q3 school, the lowest of three quintile bands designated as "no-fee" under the SA Schools Act. Serving the Mogale City, Munsieville, Gauteng community in the Gauteng West district, it receives full state funding and parents are not charged tuition.
How to apply
To enrol your child at Diphalane Primary School, families in Gauteng apply via the GDE Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by Diphalane Primary School. The exact Grade R or Grade 1 (and other grade transfers) process in the Gauteng West education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Diphalane Primary School
Call 010 023 3204 to confirm whether Diphalane Primary School has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Register on the GDE Online Admissions portal when applications open and select Diphalane Primary School as a preferred school.
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Submit your documents
Upload all required documents to the GDE Online Admissions portal before the published cut-off and keep your reference number.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Diphalane Primary School is a no-fee school (Q3), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Check your GDE Online Admissions dashboard for the placement outcome. If accepted, complete on-site registration at Diphalane Primary School.
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Road-to-Health booklet (Grade R / Grade 1 entry)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Diphalane Primary School for the next school year?
To apply to Diphalane Primary School for the next academic year, register on the GDE Online Admissions portal during the official admission window and select Diphalane Primary School as a preferred school. GDE Online Admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 typically opens around July of the preceding year. For confirmation of available places, contact Diphalane Primary School via phone 010 023 3204.
What documents do I need to apply at Diphalane Primary School?
Diphalane Primary School requires the following documents for admission: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Contact Diphalane Primary School (phone 010 023 3204) for any school-specific requirements and to verify what must be uploaded to the GDE Online Admissions.