Fred Magardie Primary School

Fred Magardie Primary School is a public primary school in Eersterust, Pretoria, Gauteng, in the Tshwane South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 459 learners and 47 educators, about 31 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Gauteng (1 006 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School type	Public primary school
Phase (DBE)	Primary School
Sector	Public
Quintile	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 459
Educators (2025)	47
Learners per educator	31 (province average 30.1)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	700220038

Address and location

Street address	402, Kawie Avenue, Eersterust, Pretoria, Pretoria
Postal address	P.O.Box 41125 Eersterust 0022
Suburb / area	Eersterust
Town	Pretoria
Province	Gauteng
Education district	Tshwane South
Circuit	4
Municipality	City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Ward	79900043
Former department	House of Representatives(HOR)

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Gauteng open the year before your child starts school. In Gauteng, apply through the Gauteng Department of Education online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.