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Boepakitso Primary School

Public primary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (1 circuit)

In Soweto, Johannesburg, Boepakitso Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,141 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Boepakitso Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Boepakitso Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Soweto, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,141
Learners
33
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, Boepakitso 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 Boepakitso Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

Here is how Boepakitso Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg North district.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Boepakitso Primary School's 1,141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Boepakitso Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Boepakitso Primary School's 1,141, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against Boepakitso Primary School's 1,141, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,517 learners against Boepakitso Primary School's 1,141, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,447 learners against Boepakitso Primary School's 1,141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Boepakitso Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Boepakitso Primary School's 1,141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Boepakitso Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Boepakitso Primary School, 2,896 compared with 1,141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Boepakitso Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Boepakitso 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 Boepakitso Primary School's 1,141, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Boepakitso Primary School's 1,141, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Boepakitso Primary School, 2,848 compared with 1,141, 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 Boepakitso Primary School for 2027

Boepakitso Primary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
949, Boepakitso Primary School, Diepkloof Ext Phase 3, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 150 Diepkloof 1864
Telephone
011 985 1200
EMIS number
700140400

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Boepakitso 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 Boepakitso Primary School directly, on 011 985 1200, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Boepakitso 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 Boepakitso Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Boepakitso 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 Boepakitso Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Boepakitso Primary School?
Boepakitso Primary School reported 1,141 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Boepakitso Primary School?
Yes, Boepakitso 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 Boepakitso Primary School a public or private school?
Boepakitso Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Boepakitso Primary School?
You can call 011 985 1200. It is located at 949, Boepakitso Primary School, Diepkloof Ext Phase 3, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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