Overview
Rethabile Primary School is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Hammanskraal, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,343 learners and is staffed by 43 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 31:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q1. It falls within the Gauteng North education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 35 other primary schools in Hammanskraal.
School fees
Rethabile 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 Rethabile Primary School for 2027?
Tuition at Rethabile Primary School for the 2027 academic year is R0; the school is officially classified as no-fee (Q1) by the Department of Basic Education in the Gauteng North district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 012 711 0179 for specifics.
Is Rethabile Primary School a no-fee school?
Yes, Rethabile Primary School is officially a no-fee school (Q1), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Gauteng North district. No tuition is charged to any of its 1,343 learners.
What is the quintile of Rethabile Primary School and what does it mean for fees?
As a Q1 public primary school (Grades R–7) in the Gauteng North district, Rethabile Primary School is funded entirely by the state under the no-fee policy applied to Quintiles 1 through 3.
How to apply
Rethabile Primary School accepts applications via the GDE Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by Rethabile Primary School in the Gauteng North education district. The steps and documents required for Grade R or Grade 1 (and other grade transfers) are detailed below.
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Confirm availability with Rethabile Primary School
Call 012 711 0179 to confirm whether Rethabile 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 Rethabile 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
Rethabile 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 Rethabile 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 Rethabile Primary School for the next school year?
To apply to Rethabile Primary School for the next academic year, register on the GDE Online Admissions portal during the official admission window and select Rethabile 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 Rethabile Primary School via phone 012 711 0179.
What documents do I need to apply at Rethabile Primary School?
Rethabile 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 Rethabile Primary School (phone 012 711 0179) for any school-specific requirements and to verify what must be uploaded to the GDE Online Admissions.