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Dumezweni Primary School

Public primary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (2 circuit)

In Soweto, Johannesburg, Dumezweni Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 693 learners.

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

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

693
Learners
26
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, Dumezweni 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 Dumezweni Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Dumezweni Primary School's 693; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dumezweni Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Dumezweni Primary School's 693, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against Dumezweni Primary School's 693, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,517 learners against Dumezweni Primary School's 693, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,447 learners against Dumezweni Primary School's 693; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dumezweni Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Dumezweni Primary School's 693; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dumezweni Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dumezweni Primary School, 2,896 compared with 693; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dumezweni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dumezweni 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 Dumezweni Primary School's 693, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Dumezweni Primary School's 693, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dumezweni Primary School, 2,848 compared with 693, 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 Dumezweni Primary School for 2027

Dumezweni 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
1536, Phumulo, Diepkloof, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
42 Diepkloof 1864
Telephone
082 552 1148
EMIS number
700140442

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dumezweni 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 Dumezweni Primary School directly, on 082 552 1148, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dumezweni 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 Dumezweni Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Dumezweni 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 Dumezweni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Dumezweni Primary School?
Dumezweni Primary School reported 693 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Dumezweni Primary School?
Yes, Dumezweni 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 Dumezweni Primary School a public or private school?
Dumezweni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dumezweni Primary School?
You can call 082 552 1148. It is located at 1536, Phumulo, Diepkloof, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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