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Encochoyini Primary School

Public primary school · Alberton, Alberton, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (1 circuit)

Encochoyini Primary School is a public primary school in Alberton. It currently teaches around 1,630 learners.

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

Located in Alberton, Encochoyini Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,630
Learners
47
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Encochoyini Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Encochoyini Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni South district, for comparison against Encochoyini Primary School.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Encochoyini Primary School, 3,023 compared with 1,630; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Encochoyini Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Encochoyini Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,533 learners against Encochoyini Primary School's 1,630, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,474 learners against Encochoyini Primary School's 1,630, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,471 learners against Encochoyini Primary School's 1,630, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches considerably more learners than Encochoyini Primary School, 2,435 compared with 1,630; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Encochoyini Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Encochoyini Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Alberton

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

  • Opelweg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,474 learners against Encochoyini Primary School's 1,630, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Encochoyini Primary School, 2,316 compared with 1,630, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Edenpark Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Encochoyini Primary School, at 2,068 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Royal Schools Alberton Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Encochoyini Primary School, at 1,575 learners; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Encochoyini Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thabo Ntsako Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Encochoyini Primary School, at 1,566 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Encochoyini Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 90.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Encochoyini 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 Encochoyini Primary School for 2027

Because Encochoyini 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
12520, Phola Park, Phola Park, Alberton, Alberton
Postal
144 Phola Park Thokoza Thokoza 1426
Telephone
011 385 0627
EMIS number
700340570

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Encochoyini 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 Encochoyini Primary School directly, on 011 385 0627, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Encochoyini 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 Encochoyini Primary School the best school in Alberton?
No matric pass rate is on record for Encochoyini 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 Alberton besides Encochoyini Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Alberton, including Opelweg Primary School.
How big are the classes at Encochoyini Primary School?
Encochoyini Primary School reported 1,630 learners and 47 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Encochoyini Primary School?
Yes, Encochoyini 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 Encochoyini Primary School a public or private school?
Encochoyini Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Encochoyini Primary School?
You can call 011 385 0627. It is located at 12520, Phola Park, Phola Park, Alberton, Alberton.
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