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Emseni Primary School

Public primary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (4 circuit)

Emseni Primary School is a public primary school in Soweto, Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 431 learners.

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

431
Learners
14
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

5 other schools in Johannesburg Central district, for comparison against Emseni Primary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Emseni Primary School, 2,678 compared with 431; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emseni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emseni 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 Emseni Primary School's 431; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emseni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emseni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Emseni Primary School, 2,256 compared with 431; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emseni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emseni 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 Emseni Primary School's 431; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emseni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emseni 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 Emseni Primary School's 431; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emseni 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 Emseni Primary School, 2,936 compared with 431; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emseni Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Emseni Primary School's 431; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emseni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emseni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Emseni Primary School, 2,892 compared with 431, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Emseni Primary School, 2,888 compared with 431, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Emseni Primary School's 431, 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 Emseni Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Emseni 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
1816, Zamukulungisa, Emdeni South, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
475 Kwa-Xuma 1868
Telephone
082 557 5359
EMIS number
700110650

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Emseni 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 Emseni Primary School directly, on 082 557 5359, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Emseni 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 Emseni Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Emseni 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 Emseni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Emseni Primary School?
Emseni Primary School reported 431 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Emseni Primary School?
Yes, Emseni 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 Emseni Primary School a public or private school?
Emseni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Emseni Primary School?
You can call 082 557 5359. It is located at 1816, Zamukulungisa, Emdeni South, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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