Sefako Mapogo Makgatho Primary School

Sefako Mapogo Makgatho Primary School is a public primary school in Saulsville, Pretoria, Gauteng, in the Tshwane South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 509 learners and 43 educators, about 35.1 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 no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. 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	No-fee school
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 509
Educators (2025)	43
Learners per educator	35.1 (province average 30.1)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	700231902

Address and location

Street address	2, Sakweng, Saulsville, Saulsville, Pretoria
Postal address	49 Atterigdeville 0008
Suburb / area	Saulsville
Town	Pretoria
Province	Gauteng
Education district	Tshwane South
Circuit	2
Municipality	City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Ward	79900063
Former department	Department of Education & Training(DET)

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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.