Overview
Or Tambo Primary School is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Chloorkop X51, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,787 learners and is staffed by 49 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 36:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q3. It falls within the Ekurhuleni North education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 64 other primary schools in Kempton Park.
School fees
Or Tambo 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 Or Tambo Primary School for 2027?
Tuition at Or Tambo 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 Ekurhuleni North district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 010 223 7170 for specifics.
Is Or Tambo Primary School a no-fee school?
Yes, Or Tambo Primary School is officially a no-fee school (Q3), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Ekurhuleni North district. No tuition is charged to any of its 1,787 learners.
What is the quintile of Or Tambo Primary School and what does it mean for fees?
Classified as Q3 by the Department of Basic Education, Or Tambo Primary School falls within the no-fee category, meaning the 1,787 learners attending here in Chloorkop X51, Phomolong Section, Gauteng pay no school fees.
How to apply
Applications to Or Tambo 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 Or Tambo Primary School in the Ekurhuleni North education district. Below is the step-by-step process specific to Gauteng.
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Confirm availability with Or Tambo Primary School
Call 010 223 7170 to confirm whether Or Tambo 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 Or Tambo 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
Or Tambo 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 Or Tambo 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 Or Tambo Primary School for the next school year?
To apply to Or Tambo Primary School for the next academic year, register on the GDE Online Admissions portal during the official admission window and select Or Tambo 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 Or Tambo Primary School via phone 010 223 7170.
What documents do I need to apply at Or Tambo Primary School?
Or Tambo 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 Or Tambo Primary School (phone 010 223 7170) for any school-specific requirements and to verify what must be uploaded to the GDE Online Admissions.