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Isipho Sethu School

Public primary school, severe mental disability specialisation · Vosloorus, Boksburg, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (3 circuit)

Isipho Sethu School is a public primary school in Vosloorus, Boksburg. Around 595 learners are enrolled here.

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Located in Vosloorus, Boksburg, Isipho Sethu School is a public primary school.

595
Learners
45
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Severe Mental Disability
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Isipho Sethu School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. 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 Isipho Sethu School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

Here is how Isipho Sethu School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ekurhuleni South district.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Isipho Sethu School, 3,023 compared with 595; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isipho Sethu School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isipho Sethu School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,533 learners against Isipho Sethu School's 595, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,474 learners against Isipho Sethu School's 595, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,471 learners against Isipho Sethu School's 595, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches considerably more learners than Isipho Sethu School, 2,435 compared with 595; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isipho Sethu School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isipho Sethu School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Boksburg

And within Boksburg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Isipho Sethu School, 3,023 compared with 595; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isipho Sethu School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isipho Sethu School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,533 learners against Isipho Sethu School's 595, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Sunward Park High School teaches considerably more learners than Isipho Sethu School, 2,411 compared with 595; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isipho Sethu School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isipho Sethu School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mampudi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Isipho Sethu School, 2,192 compared with 595, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Bopang-Kgotso Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Isipho Sethu School, 2,176 compared with 595, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Isipho Sethu School for 2027

Isipho Sethu 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
7349, Khokhonoka Strret, Marimba Gardens, Vosloorus, Boksburg
Postal
12108 Rusloo 1458
Telephone
011 863 3023
EMIS number
700162172

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Isipho Sethu 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 Sethu School directly, on 011 863 3023, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Isipho Sethu 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 Isipho Sethu School the best school in Boksburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Isipho Sethu 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 Boksburg besides Isipho Sethu School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Boksburg, including Windmill Park Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Isipho Sethu School?
Isipho Sethu School reported 595 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 13 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 Sethu School?
Yes, Isipho Sethu 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 Sethu School a public or private school?
Isipho Sethu School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Isipho Sethu School?
You can call 011 863 3023. It is located at 7349, Khokhonoka Strret, Marimba Gardens, Vosloorus, Boksburg.
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