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Kgolagano Primary School

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

Kgolagano Primary School is a public primary school based in Benoni. It currently teaches around 1,210 learners.

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

In Benoni, Kgolagano Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,210
Learners
41
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Kgolagano Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Kgolagano Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gauteng East district with Kgolagano Primary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgolagano Primary School, 1,918 compared with 1,210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgolagano Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgolagano 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 Kgolagano Primary School's 1,210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgolagano Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgolagano 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 Kgolagano Primary School's 1,210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgolagano Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgolagano 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 Kgolagano Primary School's 1,210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgolagano Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgolagano 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 Kgolagano Primary School's 1,210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgolagano Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgolagano Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Benoni

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

  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgolagano Primary School, 2,575 compared with 1,210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgolagano Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgolagano Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Kgolagano Primary School's 1,210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgolagano Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgolagano Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,338 learners against Kgolagano Primary School's 1,210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgolagano Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 86.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgolagano 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 Kgolagano Primary School's 1,210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgolagano Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgolagano Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sazakhela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,819 learners against Kgolagano Primary School's 1,210, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 Kgolagano Primary School for 2027

Kgolagano 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
8572, Albatross Street, Etwatwa, Benoni, Benoni
Postal
6533 Etwatwa 1519
Telephone
011 962 6565
EMIS number
700311811

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kgolagano 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 Kgolagano Primary School directly, on 011 962 6565, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kgolagano 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 Kgolagano Primary School the best school in Benoni?
No matric pass rate is on record for Kgolagano 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 Benoni besides Kgolagano Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Kgolagano Primary School?
Kgolagano Primary School reported 1,210 learners and 41 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 Kgolagano Primary School?
Yes, Kgolagano 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 Kgolagano Primary School a public or private school?
Kgolagano Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kgolagano Primary School?
You can call 011 962 6565. It is located at 8572, Albatross Street, Etwatwa, Benoni, Benoni.
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