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Esithebeni Primary School

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

In Soweto, Johannesburg, Esithebeni Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 831 learners.

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

Esithebeni Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Soweto, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

831
Learners
28
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, Esithebeni 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 Esithebeni Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

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

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Esithebeni Primary School's 831; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esithebeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esithebeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Esithebeni Primary School, 2,371 compared with 831; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esithebeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esithebeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,256 learners against Esithebeni Primary School's 831; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esithebeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esithebeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Esithebeni Primary School, 1,987 compared with 831; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esithebeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esithebeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Esithebeni Primary School, 1,952 compared with 831; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esithebeni Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Esithebeni Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Esithebeni Primary School's 831; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esithebeni Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Esithebeni Primary School, 2,896 compared with 831; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esithebeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esithebeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Esithebeni Primary School's 831, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Esithebeni Primary School's 831, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Esithebeni Primary School, 2,848 compared with 831, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Esithebeni Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Esithebeni 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
2446, Tshawe, Zola South, Soweto, Johannesburg
Telephone
011 930 1912
EMIS number
700110676

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Esithebeni 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 Esithebeni Primary School directly, on 011 930 1912, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Esithebeni 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 Esithebeni Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Esithebeni 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 Esithebeni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Esithebeni Primary School?
Esithebeni Primary School reported 831 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Esithebeni Primary School?
Yes, Esithebeni 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 Esithebeni Primary School a public or private school?
Esithebeni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Esithebeni Primary School?
You can call 011 930 1912. It is located at 2446, Tshawe, Zola South, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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