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Itekeng Primary School

Public primary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (5 circuit)

In Soweto, Johannesburg, Itekeng Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 222 learners.

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

Itekeng Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Soweto, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

222
Learners
13
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Itekeng 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 Itekeng Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

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

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Itekeng Primary School's 222; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Itekeng Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Itekeng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Itekeng Primary School, 2,371 compared with 222; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Itekeng Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Itekeng 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 Itekeng Primary School's 222; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Itekeng Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Itekeng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Itekeng Primary School, 1,987 compared with 222; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Itekeng Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Itekeng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Itekeng Primary School, 1,952 compared with 222; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Itekeng Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Itekeng Primary School's 222; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Itekeng Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Itekeng Primary School, 2,896 compared with 222; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Itekeng Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Itekeng 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 Itekeng Primary School's 222, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Itekeng Primary School's 222, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Itekeng Primary School, 2,848 compared with 222, 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 Itekeng Primary School for 2027

Itekeng 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
1236, Phera, White City Jabavu, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
341 Dube 1800
Telephone
011 982 5589
EMIS number
700132308

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Itekeng 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 Itekeng Primary School directly, on 011 982 5589, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Itekeng 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 Itekeng Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Itekeng 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 Itekeng Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Itekeng Primary School?
Itekeng Primary School reported 222 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Itekeng Primary School?
Yes, Itekeng 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 Itekeng Primary School a public or private school?
Itekeng Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Itekeng Primary School?
You can call 011 982 5589. It is located at 1236, Phera, White City Jabavu, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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