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Busisiwe Primary School

Public primary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (4 circuit)

Busisiwe Primary School is a public primary school in Soweto, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 409 learners.

On this page, you will find a full profile of Busisiwe Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Soweto, Johannesburg, Busisiwe Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

409
Learners
16
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Busisiwe Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Busisiwe Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

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

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Busisiwe Primary School, 2,678 compared with 409; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Busisiwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Busisiwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,371 learners against Busisiwe Primary School's 409; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Busisiwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Busisiwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Busisiwe Primary School, 2,256 compared with 409; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Busisiwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Busisiwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,987 learners against Busisiwe Primary School's 409; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Busisiwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Busisiwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against Busisiwe Primary School's 409; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Busisiwe Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Busisiwe Primary School, 2,936 compared with 409; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Busisiwe Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Busisiwe Primary School's 409; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Busisiwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Busisiwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Busisiwe Primary School, 2,892 compared with 409, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Busisiwe Primary School, 2,888 compared with 409, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Busisiwe Primary School's 409, 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 Busisiwe Primary School for 2027

Busisiwe 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
1854, Sehoole, Zola, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
Po Box 124 Soweto 1867
Telephone
011 934 1133
EMIS number
700110577
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Busisiwe 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 Busisiwe Primary School directly, on 011 934 1133, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Busisiwe 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 Busisiwe Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Busisiwe 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 Busisiwe Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Busisiwe Primary School?
Busisiwe Primary School reported 409 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Busisiwe Primary School?
Yes, Busisiwe 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 Busisiwe Primary School a public or private school?
Busisiwe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Busisiwe Primary School?
You can call 011 934 1133. It is located at 1854, Sehoole, Zola, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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