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Ipolokeng Primary School

Public primary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (2 circuit)

In Soweto, Johannesburg, Ipolokeng Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 467 learners.

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

Ipolokeng Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Soweto, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

467
Learners
20
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Ipolokeng 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 Ipolokeng Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

Here is how Ipolokeng Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg North district.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Ipolokeng Primary School's 467; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ipolokeng Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Ipolokeng Primary School's 467, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against Ipolokeng Primary School's 467, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,517 learners against Ipolokeng Primary School's 467, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,447 learners against Ipolokeng Primary School's 467; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ipolokeng Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Ipolokeng Primary School's 467; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ipolokeng Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ipolokeng Primary School, 2,896 compared with 467; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ipolokeng Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ipolokeng 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 Ipolokeng Primary School's 467, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Ipolokeng Primary School's 467, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ipolokeng Primary School, 2,848 compared with 467, 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 Ipolokeng Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Ipolokeng 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
3707, Motaung, Diepkloof, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
36 Diepkloof 1864
Telephone
011 985 1126
EMIS number
700140608

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ipolokeng 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 Ipolokeng Primary School directly, on 011 985 1126, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ipolokeng 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 Ipolokeng Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ipolokeng 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 Ipolokeng Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ipolokeng Primary School?
Ipolokeng Primary School reported 467 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Ipolokeng Primary School?
Yes, Ipolokeng 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 Ipolokeng Primary School a public or private school?
Ipolokeng Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ipolokeng Primary School?
You can call 011 985 1126. It is located at 3707, Motaung, Diepkloof, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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