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Ecaleni Primary School

Public primary school, severe mental disability specialisation · Tembisa, Kempton Park, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (4 circuit)

Ecaleni Primary School is a public primary school based in Tembisa, Kempton Park. It currently teaches around 405 learners.

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

In Tembisa, Kempton Park, Ecaleni Primary School operates as a public primary school.

405
Learners
34
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Severe Mental Disability
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Ecaleni Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. 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 Ecaleni Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

Here is how Ecaleni Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ekurhuleni North district.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Ecaleni Primary School, 2,593 compared with 405; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ecaleni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ecaleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ecaleni Primary School, 2,591 compared with 405; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ecaleni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ecaleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ecaleni Primary School, 2,575 compared with 405; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ecaleni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ecaleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,531 learners against Ecaleni Primary School's 405; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ecaleni Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Ecaleni Primary School's 405; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ecaleni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ecaleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Kempton Park

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

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Ecaleni Primary School, 2,593 compared with 405; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ecaleni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ecaleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ecaleni Primary School, 2,591 compared with 405; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ecaleni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ecaleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jiyana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ecaleni Primary School, 2,334 compared with 405; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ecaleni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ecaleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masiqhakaze Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,319 learners against Ecaleni Primary School's 405; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ecaleni Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Boitumelong Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Ecaleni Primary School's 405; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ecaleni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 74.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ecaleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Ecaleni Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Ecaleni 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
706, Mathole Street, Ecaleni Section, Tembisa, Kempton Park
Postal
57 Tembisa 1628
Telephone
062 471 3688
EMIS number
700260703

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ecaleni 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 Ecaleni Primary School directly, on 062 471 3688, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ecaleni 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 Ecaleni Primary School the best school in Kempton Park?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ecaleni 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 Kempton Park besides Ecaleni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kempton Park, including Ikusasa Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Ecaleni Primary School?
Ecaleni Primary School reported 405 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 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 Ecaleni Primary School?
Yes, Ecaleni 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 Ecaleni Primary School a public or private school?
Ecaleni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ecaleni Primary School?
You can call 062 471 3688. It is located at 706, Mathole Street, Ecaleni Section, Tembisa, Kempton Park.
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