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Isipho Primary School

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

Welcome to Isipho Primary School, a public primary school serving Soweto. Around 515 learners are enrolled here.

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Isipho Primary School is a public primary school in Soweto. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

515
Learners
17
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Isipho 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 Isipho Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

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

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Isipho Primary School's 515; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isipho Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isipho Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Isipho Primary School, 2,371 compared with 515; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isipho Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isipho 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 Isipho Primary School's 515; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isipho Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isipho Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Isipho Primary School, 1,987 compared with 515; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isipho Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isipho Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Isipho Primary School, 1,952 compared with 515; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isipho Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Soweto

Zooming into Soweto, here are 5 other schools to compare against Isipho Primary School.

  • Noordgesig Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Isipho Primary School, 2,394 compared with 515, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Isipho Primary School, 1,952 compared with 515; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isipho Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Protea Glen Primary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Isipho Primary School's 515, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Somelulwazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,787 learners against Isipho Primary School's 515, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Basa Protea Glen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,578 learners against Isipho Primary School's 515; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 97.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isipho Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Isipho Primary School for 2027

Because Isipho Primary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
144, Ngulube Street, Dlamini 2, , Soweto
Postal
105 Tshiawelo 1818
Telephone
082 556 0022
EMIS number
700121418

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Isipho 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 Isipho Primary School directly, on 082 556 0022, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Isipho 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 Isipho Primary School the best school in Soweto?
No matric pass rate is on record for Isipho 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 Soweto besides Isipho Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Soweto, including Noordgesig Primary School.
How big are the classes at Isipho Primary School?
Isipho Primary School reported 515 learners and 17 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 Isipho Primary School?
Yes, Isipho 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 Isipho Primary School a public or private school?
Isipho Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Isipho Primary School?
You can call 082 556 0022. It is located at 144, Ngulube Street, Dlamini 2, , Soweto.
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