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Diodi Primary School

Public primary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (5 circuit)

In Soweto, Johannesburg, Diodi Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 871 learners.

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

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

871
Learners
27
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, Diodi 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 Diodi Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

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

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Diodi Primary School's 871; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Diodi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Diodi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Diodi Primary School, 2,371 compared with 871; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Diodi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Diodi 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 Diodi Primary School's 871; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Diodi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Diodi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Diodi Primary School, 1,987 compared with 871; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Diodi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Diodi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Diodi Primary School, 1,952 compared with 871; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Diodi Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Diodi Primary School's 871; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Diodi Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Diodi Primary School, 2,896 compared with 871; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Diodi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Diodi 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 Diodi Primary School's 871, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Diodi Primary School's 871, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Diodi Primary School, 2,848 compared with 871, 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 Diodi Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Diodi 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
886, Ralekgetho, Mapetla, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
1868
Telephone
082 557 4193
EMIS number
700110593

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Diodi 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 Diodi Primary School directly, on 082 557 4193, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Diodi 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 Diodi Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Diodi 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 Diodi Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Diodi Primary School?
Diodi Primary School reported 871 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Diodi Primary School?
Yes, Diodi 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 Diodi Primary School a public or private school?
Diodi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Diodi Primary School?
You can call 082 557 4193. It is located at 886, Ralekgetho, Mapetla, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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