Schoolhive, South African schools
Schoolhive / Gauteng / Johannesburg / Entandweni Primary School

Entandweni Primary School

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

Entandweni Primary School is a public primary school based in Soweto, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,009 learners.

Is any information about Entandweni Primary School wrong?Help other parents. Tell us what is out of date and we will fix it.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Entandweni Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Soweto, Johannesburg, Entandweni Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,009
Learners
33
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg Central district with Entandweni Primary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Entandweni Primary School, 2,678 compared with 1,009; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Entandweni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Entandweni 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 Entandweni Primary School's 1,009; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Entandweni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Entandweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Entandweni Primary School, 2,256 compared with 1,009; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Entandweni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Entandweni 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 Entandweni Primary School's 1,009; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Entandweni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Entandweni 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 Entandweni Primary School's 1,009; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Entandweni 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 Entandweni Primary School, 2,936 compared with 1,009; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Entandweni Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Entandweni Primary School's 1,009; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Entandweni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Entandweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Entandweni Primary School, 2,892 compared with 1,009, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Entandweni Primary School, 2,888 compared with 1,009, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Entandweni Primary School's 1,009, 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 Entandweni Primary School for 2027

Entandweni Primary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
672, Masingafi Street, Zondi 1, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
Box 201 P.o. Kwa Xuma 1867
Telephone
011 932 6623
EMIS number
700121319

Something wrong here? Correct the details

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Entandweni 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 Entandweni Primary School directly, on 011 932 6623, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Entandweni 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 Entandweni Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Entandweni 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 Entandweni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Entandweni Primary School?
Entandweni Primary School reported 1,009 learners and 33 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 Entandweni Primary School?
Yes, Entandweni 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 Entandweni Primary School a public or private school?
Entandweni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Entandweni Primary School?
You can call 011 932 6623. It is located at 672, Masingafi Street, Zondi 1, Soweto, Johannesburg.
Related

Related schools in Johannesburg

Nearby schools in Soweto, Johannesburg: