Overview
Rapelego Primary School is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Hammanskraal, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,549 learners and is staffed by 46 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 34:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q1. It falls within the Tshwane North education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 35 other primary schools in Hammanskraal.
School fees
Rapelego 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 Rapelego Primary School for 2027?
Rapelego Primary School is a no-fee public primary school (Grades R–7) in Hammanskraal, New Eersterust, Gauteng, so parents pay no tuition fees for 2027. All 1,549 enrolled learners attend at no charge. Budget instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and excursions. For voluntary contributions or admission fees, phone 082 557 3015.
Is Rapelego Primary School a no-fee school?
Rapelego Primary School is classified no-fee under Q1 and forms part of the state-funded schools serving Hammanskraal, New Eersterust, Gauteng. Parents pay no tuition fees.
What is the quintile of Rapelego Primary School and what does it mean for fees?
Rapelego Primary School is a Q1 school, the lowest of three quintile bands designated as "no-fee" under the SA Schools Act. Serving the Hammanskraal, New Eersterust, Gauteng community in the Tshwane North district, it receives full state funding and parents are not charged tuition.
How to apply
To enrol your child at Rapelego Primary School, families in Gauteng apply via the GDE Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by Rapelego Primary School. The exact Grade R or Grade 1 (and other grade transfers) process in the Tshwane North education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Rapelego Primary School
Call 082 557 3015 to confirm whether Rapelego 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 Rapelego 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
Rapelego Primary School is a no-fee school (Q1), 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 Rapelego 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 Rapelego Primary School for the next school year?
Rapelego Primary School processes applications online via the GDE Online Admissions. GDE Online Admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 typically opens around July of the preceding year. Reach the school directly via phone 082 557 3015 to confirm openings in the Tshwane North district.
What documents do I need to apply at Rapelego Primary School?
When applying to Rapelego Primary School, you'll typically need: • 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) Additional items may be requested by Rapelego Primary School depending on the grade; confirm via phone 082 557 3015.