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Ekuphumeleleni Primary School

Public primary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (6 circuit)

Ekuphumeleleni Primary School is a public primary school in Soweto, Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 439 learners.

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

Located in Soweto, Johannesburg, Ekuphumeleleni Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

439
Learners
12
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg Central district with Ekuphumeleleni Primary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ekuphumeleleni Primary School, 2,678 compared with 439; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ekuphumeleleni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ekuphumeleleni 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 Ekuphumeleleni Primary School's 439; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ekuphumeleleni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ekuphumeleleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Ekuphumeleleni Primary School, 2,256 compared with 439; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ekuphumeleleni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ekuphumeleleni 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 Ekuphumeleleni Primary School's 439; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ekuphumeleleni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ekuphumeleleni 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 Ekuphumeleleni Primary School's 439; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ekuphumeleleni 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 Ekuphumeleleni Primary School, 2,936 compared with 439; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ekuphumeleleni Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Ekuphumeleleni Primary School's 439; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ekuphumeleleni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ekuphumeleleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ekuphumeleleni Primary School, 2,892 compared with 439, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ekuphumeleleni Primary School, 2,888 compared with 439, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Ekuphumeleleni Primary School's 439, 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 Ekuphumeleleni Primary School for 2027

Because Ekuphumeleleni Primary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
197, Mangali, Jabulani, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
113 Kwa-Xuma 1868
Telephone
011 930 4865
EMIS number
700121277

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ekuphumeleleni 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 Ekuphumeleleni Primary School directly, on 011 930 4865, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ekuphumeleleni 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 Ekuphumeleleni Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ekuphumeleleni 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 Ekuphumeleleni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ekuphumeleleni Primary School?
Ekuphumeleleni Primary School reported 439 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Ekuphumeleleni Primary School?
Yes, Ekuphumeleleni 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 Ekuphumeleleni Primary School a public or private school?
Ekuphumeleleni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ekuphumeleleni Primary School?
You can call 011 930 4865. It is located at 197, Mangali, Jabulani, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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