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Leihlo Primary School

Public primary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (1 circuit)

Leihlo Primary School is a public primary school based in Soweto, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 237 learners.

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

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

237
Learners
10
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Leihlo 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 Leihlo Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

Here is how Leihlo Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg North district.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Leihlo Primary School, 2,936 compared with 237; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Leihlo Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Leihlo Primary School, 2,892 compared with 237, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College teaches considerably more learners than Leihlo Primary School, 2,611 compared with 237, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Leihlo Primary School, 2,517 compared with 237, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 teaches considerably more learners than Leihlo Primary School, 2,447 compared with 237; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Leihlo Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Leihlo Primary School, 2,936 compared with 237; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Leihlo Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Leihlo Primary School's 237; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Leihlo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Leihlo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Leihlo Primary School, 2,892 compared with 237, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Leihlo Primary School, 2,888 compared with 237, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Leihlo Primary School's 237, 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 Leihlo Primary School for 2027

Leihlo 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
3436, Mbongisa, Pimville, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o.b Ox 85 Pimville 1818
Telephone
011 938 1427
EMIS number
700121475

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Leihlo 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 Leihlo Primary School directly, on 011 938 1427, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Leihlo 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 Leihlo Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Leihlo 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 Leihlo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Leihlo Primary School?
Leihlo Primary School reported 237 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Leihlo Primary School?
Yes, Leihlo 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 Leihlo Primary School a public or private school?
Leihlo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Leihlo Primary School?
You can call 011 938 1427. It is located at 3436, Mbongisa, Pimville, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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