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Bafikile Primary School

Public primary school · Soweto, Soweto, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Bafikile Primary School, a public primary school serving Soweto. The school's roll stands at roughly 115 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Bafikile Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Bafikile Primary School is a public primary school in Soweto. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

115
Learners
9
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Bafikile 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 Bafikile Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

Here is how Bafikile Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg Central district.

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Bafikile Primary School's 115; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bafikile Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bafikile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Bafikile Primary School, 2,371 compared with 115; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bafikile Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bafikile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,256 learners against Bafikile Primary School's 115; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bafikile Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bafikile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bafikile Primary School, 1,987 compared with 115; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bafikile Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bafikile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Bafikile Primary School, 1,952 compared with 115; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bafikile Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Soweto

Zooming into Soweto, here are 5 other schools to compare against Bafikile Primary School.

  • Noordgesig Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bafikile Primary School, 2,394 compared with 115, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Bafikile Primary School, 1,952 compared with 115; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bafikile Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Protea Glen Primary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Bafikile Primary School's 115, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Somelulwazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,787 learners against Bafikile Primary School's 115, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Basa Protea Glen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,578 learners against Bafikile Primary School's 115; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 97.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bafikile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Bafikile Primary School for 2027

Because Bafikile 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
863, Shezi Street, Senaoaone, Soweto, Soweto
Postal
77 Kwa- Xuma 1868
Telephone
011 986 7684
EMIS number
700110544

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bafikile 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 Bafikile Primary School directly, on 011 986 7684, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bafikile 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 Bafikile Primary School the best school in Soweto?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bafikile 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 Soweto besides Bafikile Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Soweto, including Noordgesig Primary School.
How big are the classes at Bafikile Primary School?
Bafikile Primary School reported 115 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 13 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 Bafikile Primary School?
Yes, Bafikile 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 Bafikile Primary School a public or private school?
Bafikile Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bafikile Primary School?
You can call 011 986 7684. It is located at 863, Shezi Street, Senaoaone, Soweto, Soweto.
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