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Emzimkhulu Primary School

Public primary school · Nigel, Nigel, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (1 circuit)

In Nigel, Emzimkhulu Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 454 learners are enrolled here.

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

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

454
Learners
17
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, Emzimkhulu 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 Emzimkhulu Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

Here is how Emzimkhulu Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gauteng East district.

  • Tsakane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,918 learners against Emzimkhulu Primary School's 454; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emzimkhulu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emzimkhulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Emzimkhulu Primary School, 1,895 compared with 454; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emzimkhulu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emzimkhulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Emzimkhulu Primary School, 1,843 compared with 454; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emzimkhulu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emzimkhulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Emzimkhulu Primary School, 1,827 compared with 454; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emzimkhulu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emzimkhulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Emzimkhulu Primary School, 1,823 compared with 454; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emzimkhulu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emzimkhulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Nigel

Zooming into Nigel, here are 5 other schools to compare against Emzimkhulu Primary School.

  • Roseview Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Emzimkhulu Primary School, 1,685 compared with 454, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Esibonelwesihle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,678 learners against Emzimkhulu Primary School's 454; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emzimkhulu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emzimkhulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Dunnottar teaches considerably more learners than Emzimkhulu Primary School, 1,626 compared with 454, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Asser Maloka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,603 learners against Emzimkhulu Primary School's 454; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emzimkhulu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emzimkhulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • James Nkosi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Emzimkhulu Primary School, 1,551 compared with 454, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 Emzimkhulu Primary School for 2027

Because Emzimkhulu 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
442, Tshabalala, Dudua, Nigel, Nigel
Postal
827 Nigel 1491
Telephone
011 810 6066
EMIS number
700350678

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Emzimkhulu 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 Emzimkhulu Primary School directly, on 011 810 6066, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Emzimkhulu 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 Emzimkhulu Primary School the best school in Nigel?
No matric pass rate is on record for Emzimkhulu 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 Nigel besides Emzimkhulu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nigel, including Roseview Primary School.
How big are the classes at Emzimkhulu Primary School?
Emzimkhulu Primary School reported 454 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Emzimkhulu Primary School?
Yes, Emzimkhulu 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 Emzimkhulu Primary School a public or private school?
Emzimkhulu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Emzimkhulu Primary School?
You can call 011 810 6066. It is located at 442, Tshabalala, Dudua, Nigel, Nigel.
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