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Kgalema Primary School

Public primary school · Benoni, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (5 circuit)

Kgalema Primary School is a public primary school based in Benoni, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,098 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Kgalema Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Benoni, Johannesburg, Kgalema Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,098
Learners
34
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Kgalema Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Kgalema Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

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

  • Tsakane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgalema Primary School, 1,918 compared with 1,098; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgalema Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgalema Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Kgalema Primary School's 1,098; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgalema Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgalema Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,843 learners against Kgalema Primary School's 1,098; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgalema Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgalema Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,827 learners against Kgalema Primary School's 1,098; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgalema Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgalema Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,823 learners against Kgalema Primary School's 1,098; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgalema Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgalema Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgalema Primary School, 2,936 compared with 1,098; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgalema Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Kgalema Primary School's 1,098; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgalema Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgalema Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgalema Primary School, 2,892 compared with 1,098, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgalema Primary School, 2,888 compared with 1,098, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Kgalema Primary School's 1,098, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Kgalema Primary School for 2027

Kgalema 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
10104, Barwa, Daveyton, Benoni, Johannesburg
Postal
Po Box 459 Daveyton 1507
Telephone
011 424 3300
EMIS number
700311175

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kgalema 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 Kgalema Primary School directly, on 011 424 3300, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kgalema Primary 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 Kgalema Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Kgalema 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 Kgalema Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Kgalema Primary School?
Kgalema Primary School reported 1,098 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Kgalema Primary School?
Yes, Kgalema 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 Kgalema Primary School a public or private school?
Kgalema Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kgalema Primary School?
You can call 011 424 3300. It is located at 10104, Barwa, Daveyton, Benoni, Johannesburg.
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