Overview
Thembelihle Primary School is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Benoni, Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,574 learners and is staffed by 50 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 31:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q2. It falls within the Gauteng East education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 54 other primary schools in Benoni.
School fees
Thembelihle Primary School charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery and learner transport.
Public primary school (Grades R–7); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Thembelihle Primary School for 2027?
Thembelihle Primary School is a no-fee public primary school (Grades R–7) in Benoni, Etwatwa, Gauteng, so parents pay no tuition fees for 2027. All 1,574 enrolled learners attend at no charge. Budget instead for uniforms, stationery and transport. For voluntary contributions or admission fees, phone 011 962 6775.
Is Thembelihle Primary School a no-fee school?
Thembelihle Primary School is classified no-fee under Q2 and forms part of the state-funded schools serving Benoni, Etwatwa, Gauteng. Parents pay no tuition fees.
What is the quintile of Thembelihle Primary School and what does it mean for fees?
As a Q2 public primary school (Grades R–7) in the Gauteng East district, Thembelihle Primary School is funded entirely by the state under the no-fee policy applied to Quintiles 1 through 3.
How to apply
Applications to Thembelihle Primary School for Grade R or Grade 1 (and other grade transfers) are submitted via the GDE Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by Thembelihle Primary School in the Gauteng East education district. Below is the step-by-step process specific to Gauteng.
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Confirm availability with Thembelihle Primary School
Call 011 962 6775 to confirm whether Thembelihle 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 Thembelihle 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
Thembelihle Primary School is a no-fee school (Q2), 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 Thembelihle 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 Thembelihle Primary School for the next school year?
Thembelihle 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 011 962 6775 to confirm openings in the Gauteng East district.
What documents do I need to apply at Thembelihle Primary School?
When applying to Thembelihle 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 Thembelihle Primary School depending on the grade; confirm via phone 011 962 6775.