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Kumalo Primary School

Public primary school · Germiston, Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Kumalo Primary School, a public primary school serving Germiston. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,155 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Kumalo Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Kumalo Primary School is a public primary school in Germiston. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,155
Learners
38
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, Kumalo 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 Kumalo Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni South district, for comparison against Kumalo Primary School.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,023 learners against Kumalo Primary School's 1,155; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kumalo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kumalo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk teaches considerably more learners than Kumalo Primary School, 2,533 compared with 1,155, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kumalo Primary School, 2,474 compared with 1,155, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kumalo Primary School, 2,471 compared with 1,155, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,435 learners against Kumalo Primary School's 1,155; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kumalo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kumalo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Germiston

Zooming into Germiston, here are 5 other schools to compare against Kumalo Primary School.

  • Klopperpark Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kumalo Primary School, 2,503 compared with 1,155, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,435 learners against Kumalo Primary School's 1,155; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kumalo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kumalo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alston Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kumalo Primary School, 2,414 compared with 1,155, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dawn Park Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,364 learners against Kumalo Primary School's 1,155, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwadukathole Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Kumalo Primary School, 2,364 compared with 1,155; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kumalo Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Kumalo Primary School for 2027

Because Kumalo Primary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
397, Hlathi, Katlehong, Germiston, Germiston
Postal
12067 Katlehong 1432
Telephone
011 905 4900
EMIS number
700340794

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kumalo 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 Kumalo Primary School directly, on 011 905 4900, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kumalo 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 Kumalo Primary School the best school in Germiston?
No matric pass rate is on record for Kumalo 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 Germiston besides Kumalo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Germiston, including Klopperpark Primary School.
How big are the classes at Kumalo Primary School?
Kumalo Primary School reported 1,155 learners and 38 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 Kumalo Primary School?
Yes, Kumalo 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 Kumalo Primary School a public or private school?
Kumalo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kumalo Primary School?
You can call 011 905 4900. It is located at 397, Hlathi, Katlehong, Germiston, Germiston.
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