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Chivirikani Primary School

Public primary school · Germiston, Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (1 circuit)

Chivirikani Primary School is a public primary school based in Germiston. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,646 learners.

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

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

1,646
Learners
43
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Chivirikani 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 Chivirikani Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni South district, for comparison against Chivirikani Primary School.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Chivirikani Primary School, 3,023 compared with 1,646; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chivirikani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chivirikani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,533 learners against Chivirikani Primary School's 1,646, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,474 learners against Chivirikani Primary School's 1,646, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,471 learners against Chivirikani Primary School's 1,646, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches considerably more learners than Chivirikani Primary School, 2,435 compared with 1,646; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chivirikani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chivirikani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Germiston

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

  • Klopperpark Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,503 learners against Chivirikani Primary School's 1,646, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches considerably more learners than Chivirikani Primary School, 2,435 compared with 1,646; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chivirikani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Chivirikani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alston Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,414 learners against Chivirikani Primary School's 1,646, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dawn Park Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Chivirikani Primary School, 2,364 compared with 1,646, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwadukathole Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,364 learners against Chivirikani Primary School's 1,646; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Chivirikani Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Chivirikani Primary School for 2027

Chivirikani 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
490, Mahlangu, Katlehong Gardens, Germiston, Germiston
Postal
12557 Katlehong 1432
Telephone
011 307 2349
EMIS number
700340497
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Chivirikani 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 Chivirikani Primary School directly, on 011 307 2349, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Chivirikani 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 Chivirikani Primary School the best school in Germiston?
No matric pass rate is on record for Chivirikani 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 Germiston besides Chivirikani Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Germiston, including Klopperpark Primary School.
How big are the classes at Chivirikani Primary School?
Chivirikani Primary School reported 1,646 learners and 43 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Chivirikani Primary School?
Yes, Chivirikani 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 Chivirikani Primary School a public or private school?
Chivirikani Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Chivirikani Primary School?
You can call 011 307 2349. It is located at 490, Mahlangu, Katlehong Gardens, Germiston, Germiston.
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