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Empumalanga Primary School

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

Empumalanga Primary School is a public primary school in Meadowlands, Soweto. Around 471 learners are enrolled here.

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

Located in Meadowlands, Soweto, Empumalanga Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

471
Learners
18
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Empumalanga Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Empumalanga Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

Here is how Empumalanga Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg West district.

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Empumalanga Primary School's 471; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Empumalanga Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Empumalanga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,997 learners against Empumalanga Primary School's 471, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,901 learners against Empumalanga Primary School's 471, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Empumalanga Primary School, 1,861 compared with 471; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Empumalanga Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Empumalanga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,846 learners against Empumalanga Primary School's 471; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Empumalanga Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Empumalanga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Soweto

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

  • Noordgesig Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,394 learners against Empumalanga Primary School's 471, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against Empumalanga Primary School's 471; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Empumalanga Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Protea Glen Primary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Empumalanga Primary School, 1,887 compared with 471, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Somelulwazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Empumalanga Primary School, 1,787 compared with 471, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Basa Protea Glen Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Empumalanga Primary School, 1,578 compared with 471; 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 Empumalanga 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 Empumalanga Primary School for 2027

Because Empumalanga 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
45, Somkele Street, Meadowlands, Meadowlands, Soweto
Postal
P.o.box 25 Meadowlands 1852
Telephone
083 405 2359
EMIS number
700140491

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Empumalanga 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 Empumalanga Primary School directly, on 083 405 2359, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Empumalanga 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 Empumalanga Primary School the best school in Soweto?
No matric pass rate is on record for Empumalanga 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 Empumalanga Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Soweto, including Noordgesig Primary School.
How big are the classes at Empumalanga Primary School?
Empumalanga Primary School reported 471 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Empumalanga Primary School?
Yes, Empumalanga 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 Empumalanga Primary School a public or private school?
Empumalanga Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Empumalanga Primary School?
You can call 083 405 2359. It is located at 45, Somkele Street, Meadowlands, Meadowlands, Soweto.
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