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Ikwezi Primary School

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

Ikwezi Primary School is a public primary school based in Soweto, Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 549 learners.

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

In Soweto, Johannesburg, Ikwezi Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

549
Learners
17
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Ikwezi Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Ikwezi Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

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

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ikwezi Primary School, 2,678 compared with 549; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ikwezi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ikwezi 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 Ikwezi Primary School's 549; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ikwezi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ikwezi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Ikwezi Primary School, 2,256 compared with 549; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ikwezi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ikwezi 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 Ikwezi Primary School's 549; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ikwezi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ikwezi 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 Ikwezi Primary School's 549; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ikwezi 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 Ikwezi Primary School, 2,936 compared with 549; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ikwezi Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Ikwezi Primary School's 549; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ikwezi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ikwezi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ikwezi Primary School, 2,892 compared with 549, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ikwezi Primary School, 2,888 compared with 549, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Ikwezi Primary School's 549, 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 Ikwezi Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Ikwezi 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
1671, Mahlobo Street, Mofolo North, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
Box 30 Dube 1800
Telephone
011 982 1135
EMIS number
700132282

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ikwezi 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 Ikwezi Primary School directly, on 011 982 1135, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ikwezi 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 Ikwezi Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ikwezi 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 Ikwezi Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ikwezi Primary School?
Ikwezi Primary School reported 549 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Ikwezi Primary School?
Yes, Ikwezi 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 Ikwezi Primary School a public or private school?
Ikwezi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ikwezi Primary School?
You can call 011 982 1135. It is located at 1671, Mahlobo Street, Mofolo North, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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