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James Nkosi Primary School

Public primary school · Duduza, Nigel, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (1 circuit)

In Duduza, Nigel, James Nkosi Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 1,551 learners.

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

James Nkosi Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Duduza, Nigel. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,551
Learners
45
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, James Nkosi 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 James Nkosi Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

5 other schools in Gauteng East district, for comparison against James Nkosi Primary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as James Nkosi Primary School, at 1,918 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than James Nkosi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point James Nkosi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is a similar size to James Nkosi Primary School, with 1,895 learners against 1,551; is a public secondary school, a different phase than James Nkosi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point James Nkosi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is a similar size to James Nkosi Primary School, with 1,843 learners against 1,551; is a public secondary school, a different phase than James Nkosi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point James Nkosi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as James Nkosi Primary School, at 1,827 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than James Nkosi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point James Nkosi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is a similar size to James Nkosi Primary School, with 1,823 learners against 1,551; is a public secondary school, a different phase than James Nkosi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point James Nkosi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Nigel

Zooming into Nigel, here are 5 other schools to compare against James Nkosi Primary School.

  • Roseview Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as James Nkosi Primary School, at 1,685 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Esibonelwesihle Secondary School is a similar size to James Nkosi Primary School, with 1,678 learners against 1,551; is a public secondary school, a different phase than James Nkosi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point James Nkosi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Dunnottar sits in roughly the same size range as James Nkosi Primary School, at 1,626 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Asser Maloka Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as James Nkosi Primary School, at 1,603 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than James Nkosi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point James Nkosi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nigel Secondary School is a similar size to James Nkosi Primary School, with 1,541 learners against 1,551; is a public secondary school, a different phase than James Nkosi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point James Nkosi 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 James Nkosi Primary School for 2027

As a public school, James Nkosi 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
974, Sisulu, Bluegum View Ext.2, Duduza, Nigel
Postal
5039 Duduza 1496
Telephone
011 810 0906
EMIS number
700350769

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at James Nkosi 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 James Nkosi Primary School directly, on 011 810 0906, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to James Nkosi 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 James Nkosi Primary School the best school in Nigel?
No matric pass rate is on record for James Nkosi 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 Nigel besides James Nkosi Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nigel, including Roseview Primary School.
How big are the classes at James Nkosi Primary School?
James Nkosi Primary School reported 1,551 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 James Nkosi Primary School?
Yes, James Nkosi 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 James Nkosi Primary School a public or private school?
James Nkosi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact James Nkosi Primary School?
You can call 011 810 0906. It is located at 974, Sisulu, Bluegum View Ext.2, Duduza, Nigel.
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