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Primary School Eligwa

Public primary school · Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng · Sedibeng West district (1 circuit)

In Vanderbijlpark, Primary School Eligwa operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 708 learners.

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

Primary School Eligwa is a public primary school serving families in and around Vanderbijlpark. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

708
Learners
31
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Primary School Eligwa 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 Primary School Eligwa for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Sedibeng West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sedibeng West district with Primary School Eligwa.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,911 learners against Primary School Eligwa's 708, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Primary School Eligwa's 708; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Eligwa; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Eligwa doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Letsemeng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,838 learners against Primary School Eligwa's 708, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Eligwa, 1,767 compared with 708; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Eligwa; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Eligwa doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Eligwa, 1,686 compared with 708; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Eligwa; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Eligwa doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Vanderbijlpark

Zooming into Vanderbijlpark, here are 5 other schools to compare against Primary School Eligwa.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,911 learners against Primary School Eligwa's 708, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Primary School Eligwa's 708; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Eligwa; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Eligwa doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Letsemeng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,838 learners against Primary School Eligwa's 708, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Eligwa, 1,767 compared with 708; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Eligwa; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Eligwa doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Eligwa, 1,686 compared with 708; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Eligwa; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Eligwa 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 Primary School Eligwa for 2027

Primary School Eligwa 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
2, Conan Doyle, Sw1, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark
Postal
Po Box 11 Vanderbijlpark 1900
Telephone
016 933 4774
Website
eligwa.co.za
Email
webblad@eligwa.co.za
EMIS number
700330464

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Eligwa?
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 Primary School Eligwa directly, on 016 933 4774, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Eligwa?
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 Primary School Eligwa the best school in Vanderbijlpark?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Eligwa 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 Vanderbijlpark besides Primary School Eligwa?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vanderbijlpark, including Ikokobetseng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Primary School Eligwa?
Primary School Eligwa reported 708 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Primary School Eligwa?
Yes, Primary School Eligwa 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 Primary School Eligwa a public or private school?
Primary School Eligwa is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Eligwa?
You can call 016 933 4774. It is located at 2, Conan Doyle, Sw1, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark.
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