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Orchards Primary School (TW)
Pretoria the Orchards, Pretoria, Gauteng
Orchards Primary School (TW) is a public primary school in Pretoria the Orchards, Pretoria, Gauteng, in the Tshwane West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 748 learners and 49 educators, about 35.7 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Gauteng (1 006 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the 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 | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 748 |
| Educators (2025) | 49 |
| Learners per educator | 35.7 (province average 30.1) Fewer learners per educator than 9% of 429 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700400327 |
Address and location
| Street address | 41, Fairwood Ave, Pretoria the Orchards, Pretoria, Pretoria |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 42001 Boordfontein 0201 |
| Suburb / area | Pretoria the Orchards |
| Town | Pretoria |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Tshwane West |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79900004 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
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Questions about Orchards Primary School (TW)
Is Orchards Primary School (TW) a public or private school?
Orchards Primary School (TW) is a public primary school.
Does Orchards Primary School (TW) charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
How many learners are at Orchards Primary School (TW)?
1 748 learners and 49 educators (about 35.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 9% of 429 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Orchards Primary School (TW)?
Its EMIS number is 700400327.
Where is Orchards Primary School (TW)?
41, Fairwood Ave, Pretoria the Orchards, Pretoria, Pretoria. It is in Pretoria the Orchards, Pretoria, Gauteng, in the Tshwane West education district. Phone 012 549 7455.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.