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Boikanyo Primary School

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

Boikanyo Primary School is a public primary school based in Soweto, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 438 learners.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Boikanyo Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Soweto, Johannesburg, Boikanyo Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

438
Learners
15
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Boikanyo Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Boikanyo Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg West district with Boikanyo Primary School.

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Boikanyo Primary School's 438; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Boikanyo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Boikanyo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,997 learners against Boikanyo Primary School's 438, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,901 learners against Boikanyo Primary School's 438, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Boikanyo Primary School, 1,861 compared with 438; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Boikanyo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Boikanyo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,846 learners against Boikanyo Primary School's 438; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Boikanyo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Boikanyo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

And within Johannesburg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Boikanyo Primary School, 2,936 compared with 438; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Boikanyo Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Boikanyo Primary School's 438; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Boikanyo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Boikanyo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Boikanyo Primary School, 2,892 compared with 438, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Boikanyo Primary School, 2,888 compared with 438, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Boikanyo Primary School's 438, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Boikanyo Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Boikanyo Primary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
3712, Mashao Drive, Dobsonville, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
P O Box 64 Dobsonville 1865
Telephone
012 345 6789
EMIS number
700251223
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Boikanyo 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 Boikanyo Primary School directly, on 012 345 6789, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Boikanyo Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Boikanyo Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Boikanyo 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 Boikanyo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Boikanyo Primary School?
Boikanyo Primary School reported 438 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Boikanyo Primary School?
Yes, Boikanyo 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 Boikanyo Primary School a public or private school?
Boikanyo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Boikanyo Primary School?
You can call 012 345 6789. It is located at 3712, Mashao Drive, Dobsonville, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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