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Kwa-Phalo Primary School

Public primary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (2 circuit)

Kwa-Phalo Primary School is a public primary school in Soweto, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 217 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Kwa-Phalo Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Soweto, Johannesburg, Kwa-Phalo Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

217
Learners
12
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Kwa-Phalo 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 Kwa-Phalo Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg West district with Kwa-Phalo Primary School.

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Kwa-Phalo Primary School's 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwa-Phalo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwa-Phalo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,997 learners against Kwa-Phalo Primary School's 217, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,901 learners against Kwa-Phalo Primary School's 217, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwa-Phalo Primary School, 1,861 compared with 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwa-Phalo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwa-Phalo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,846 learners against Kwa-Phalo Primary School's 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwa-Phalo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwa-Phalo 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 Kwa-Phalo Primary School, 2,936 compared with 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwa-Phalo Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Kwa-Phalo Primary School's 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwa-Phalo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwa-Phalo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwa-Phalo Primary School, 2,892 compared with 217, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwa-Phalo Primary School, 2,888 compared with 217, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Kwa-Phalo Primary School's 217, 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 Kwa-Phalo Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Kwa-Phalo 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
44, Senzangakhona Street, Meadowlands Zone 4, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
Box 104 Meadowlands 1851
Telephone
011 939 4716
EMIS number
700140673

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kwa-Phalo 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 Kwa-Phalo Primary School directly, on 011 939 4716, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kwa-Phalo 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 Kwa-Phalo Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Kwa-Phalo 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 Kwa-Phalo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Kwa-Phalo Primary School?
Kwa-Phalo Primary School reported 217 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Kwa-Phalo Primary School?
Yes, Kwa-Phalo 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 Kwa-Phalo Primary School a public or private school?
Kwa-Phalo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kwa-Phalo Primary School?
You can call 011 939 4716. It is located at 44, Senzangakhona Street, Meadowlands Zone 4, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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