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Hlakaniphani Primary School

Public primary school · Chiawelo, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (3 circuit)

Hlakaniphani Primary School is a public primary school based in Chiawelo, Johannesburg. Around 774 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Chiawelo, Johannesburg, Hlakaniphani Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

774
Learners
25
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Hlakaniphani Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Hlakaniphani Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

Here is how Hlakaniphani Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg Central district.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlakaniphani Primary School, 2,678 compared with 774; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hlakaniphani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hlakaniphani 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 Hlakaniphani Primary School's 774; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hlakaniphani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hlakaniphani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Hlakaniphani Primary School, 2,256 compared with 774; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hlakaniphani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hlakaniphani 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 Hlakaniphani Primary School's 774; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hlakaniphani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hlakaniphani 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 Hlakaniphani Primary School's 774; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hlakaniphani 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 Hlakaniphani Primary School, 2,936 compared with 774; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hlakaniphani Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Hlakaniphani Primary School's 774; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hlakaniphani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hlakaniphani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlakaniphani Primary School, 2,892 compared with 774, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlakaniphani Primary School, 2,888 compared with 774, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Hlakaniphani Primary School's 774, 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 Hlakaniphani Primary School for 2027

Hlakaniphani 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
1673, Sarili Street, Dlamini No.1, Chiawelo, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 121 Tshiawelo 1818
Telephone
082 553 3983
EMIS number
700121350

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hlakaniphani 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 Hlakaniphani Primary School directly, on 082 553 3983, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hlakaniphani 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 Hlakaniphani Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Hlakaniphani 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 Hlakaniphani Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Hlakaniphani Primary School?
Hlakaniphani Primary School reported 774 learners and 25 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 Hlakaniphani Primary School?
Yes, Hlakaniphani 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 Hlakaniphani Primary School a public or private school?
Hlakaniphani Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hlakaniphani Primary School?
You can call 082 553 3983. It is located at 1673, Sarili Street, Dlamini No.1, Chiawelo, Johannesburg.
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