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Ab Xuma Primary School

Public primary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Ab Xuma Primary School, a public primary school serving Soweto, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 878 learners.

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Ab Xuma Primary School is a public primary school in Soweto, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

878
Learners
28
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Ab Xuma Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Ab Xuma Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg North district with Ab Xuma Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Ab Xuma Primary School's 878; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ab Xuma Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Ab Xuma Primary School's 878, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against Ab Xuma Primary School's 878, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,517 learners against Ab Xuma Primary School's 878, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,447 learners against Ab Xuma Primary School's 878; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ab Xuma Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ab Xuma Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Ab Xuma Primary School's 878; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ab Xuma Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ab Xuma Primary School, 2,896 compared with 878; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ab Xuma Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ab Xuma Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Ab Xuma Primary School's 878, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Ab Xuma Primary School's 878, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ab Xuma Primary School, 2,848 compared with 878, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Ab Xuma Primary School for 2027

Because Ab Xuma Primary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
6565, Mooki Street, Orlando East, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 63 Orlando 1803
Telephone
011 935 1089
EMIS number
700131805

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ab Xuma Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Ab Xuma Primary School directly, on 011 935 1089, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ab Xuma Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Ab Xuma Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ab Xuma Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Ab Xuma Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ab Xuma Primary School?
Ab Xuma Primary School reported 878 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Ab Xuma Primary School?
Yes, Ab Xuma Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Ab Xuma Primary School a public or private school?
Ab Xuma Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ab Xuma Primary School?
You can call 011 935 1089. It is located at 6565, Mooki Street, Orlando East, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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