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Elsie Ngidi Primary School

Public primary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (3 circuit)

Elsie Ngidi Primary School is a public primary school in Soweto, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,179 learners.

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

1,179
Learners
39
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

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

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Elsie Ngidi Primary School, 2,678 compared with 1,179; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Elsie Ngidi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Elsie Ngidi 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 Elsie Ngidi Primary School's 1,179; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Elsie Ngidi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Elsie Ngidi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Elsie Ngidi Primary School, 2,256 compared with 1,179; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Elsie Ngidi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Elsie Ngidi 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 Elsie Ngidi Primary School's 1,179; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Elsie Ngidi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Elsie Ngidi 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 Elsie Ngidi Primary School's 1,179; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Elsie Ngidi 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 Elsie Ngidi Primary School, 2,936 compared with 1,179; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Elsie Ngidi Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Elsie Ngidi Primary School's 1,179; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Elsie Ngidi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Elsie Ngidi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Elsie Ngidi Primary School, 2,892 compared with 1,179, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Elsie Ngidi Primary School, 2,888 compared with 1,179, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Elsie Ngidi Primary School's 1,179, 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 Elsie Ngidi Primary School for 2027

Because Elsie Ngidi 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
432, Tshithuthune, Chiawelo, Soweto, Johannesburg
Telephone
010 023 9428
Website
elsiengidiprimary.co.za
Email
elsiengidiprimary@gmail.com
EMIS number
700110627

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Elsie Ngidi 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 Elsie Ngidi Primary School directly, on 010 023 9428, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Elsie Ngidi 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 Elsie Ngidi Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Elsie Ngidi 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 Elsie Ngidi Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Elsie Ngidi Primary School?
Elsie Ngidi Primary School reported 1,179 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Elsie Ngidi Primary School?
Yes, Elsie Ngidi 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 Elsie Ngidi Primary School a public or private school?
Elsie Ngidi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Elsie Ngidi Primary School?
You can call 010 023 9428. It is located at 432, Tshithuthune, Chiawelo, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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