Tambotie Preparatory School
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central
About Tambotie Preparatory School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Tambotie Preparatory School is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Tambotie Preparatory School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Tambotie Preparatory School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Tambotie Preparatory School reported a total enrollment of 351 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 16:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Tambotie Preparatory School is situated in Johannesburg (Chrisville), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg Central education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, under the City Of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 3, Alfred Street, Chrisville, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: 38833 Booysens 2016.
Curriculum & Academics
Tambotie Preparatory School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Tambotie Preparatory School was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Gauteng Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by independent and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Tambotie Preparatory School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
3, Alfred Street, Chrisville, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
38833 Booysens 2016
Phone
+27 11 680 2004Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700400440
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.