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Emathafeni Primary School

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

In Soweto, Emathafeni Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 496 learners are enrolled here.

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

Emathafeni Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Soweto. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

496
Learners
15
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Emathafeni 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 Emathafeni Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

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

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Emathafeni Primary School's 496; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emathafeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emathafeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Emathafeni Primary School, 2,371 compared with 496; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emathafeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emathafeni 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 Emathafeni Primary School's 496; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emathafeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emathafeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Emathafeni Primary School, 1,987 compared with 496; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emathafeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emathafeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Emathafeni Primary School, 1,952 compared with 496; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emathafeni Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Soweto

Zooming into Soweto, here are 5 other schools to compare against Emathafeni Primary School.

  • Noordgesig Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Emathafeni Primary School, 2,394 compared with 496, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Emathafeni Primary School, 1,952 compared with 496; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emathafeni Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Protea Glen Primary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Emathafeni Primary School's 496, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Somelulwazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,787 learners against Emathafeni Primary School's 496, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Basa Protea Glen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,578 learners against Emathafeni Primary School's 496; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 97.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emathafeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Emathafeni Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Emathafeni 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
1172, Twala Street, Zondi, Soweto, Soweto
Postal
627 Kwa-Xuma 1868
Telephone
011 930 0128
EMIS number
700121293

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Emathafeni 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 Emathafeni Primary School directly, on 011 930 0128, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Emathafeni 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 Emathafeni Primary School the best school in Soweto?
No matric pass rate is on record for Emathafeni 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 Soweto besides Emathafeni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Soweto, including Noordgesig Primary School.
How big are the classes at Emathafeni Primary School?
Emathafeni Primary School reported 496 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Emathafeni Primary School?
Yes, Emathafeni 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 Emathafeni Primary School a public or private school?
Emathafeni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Emathafeni Primary School?
You can call 011 930 0128. It is located at 1172, Twala Street, Zondi, Soweto, Soweto.
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