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Leitshibolo Primary School

Public primary school · Soweto, Soweto, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (5 circuit)

In Soweto, Leitshibolo Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 304 learners.

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

Leitshibolo Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Soweto. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

304
Learners
11
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Leitshibolo 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 Leitshibolo Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

5 other schools in Johannesburg Central district, for comparison against Leitshibolo Primary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Leitshibolo Primary School's 304; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Leitshibolo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Leitshibolo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Leitshibolo Primary School, 2,371 compared with 304; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Leitshibolo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Leitshibolo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,256 learners against Leitshibolo Primary School's 304; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Leitshibolo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Leitshibolo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Leitshibolo Primary School, 1,987 compared with 304; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Leitshibolo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Leitshibolo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Leitshibolo Primary School, 1,952 compared with 304; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Leitshibolo Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Soweto

Zooming into Soweto, here are 5 other schools to compare against Leitshibolo Primary School.

  • Noordgesig Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Leitshibolo Primary School, 2,394 compared with 304, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Leitshibolo Primary School, 1,952 compared with 304; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Leitshibolo Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Protea Glen Primary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Leitshibolo Primary School's 304, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Somelulwazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,787 learners against Leitshibolo Primary School's 304, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Basa Protea Glen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,578 learners against Leitshibolo Primary School's 304; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 97.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Leitshibolo Primary School 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 Leitshibolo Primary School for 2027

Because Leitshibolo 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
636, Tlhape Str, Tladi, Soweto, Soweto
Postal
70 Kwa-Xuma 1868
Telephone
010 023 3111
EMIS number
700110882

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Leitshibolo 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 Leitshibolo Primary School directly, on 010 023 3111, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Leitshibolo 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 Leitshibolo Primary School the best school in Soweto?
No matric pass rate is on record for Leitshibolo 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 Soweto besides Leitshibolo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Soweto, including Noordgesig Primary School.
How big are the classes at Leitshibolo Primary School?
Leitshibolo Primary School reported 304 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Leitshibolo Primary School?
Yes, Leitshibolo 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 Leitshibolo Primary School a public or private school?
Leitshibolo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Leitshibolo Primary School?
You can call 010 023 3111. It is located at 636, Tlhape Str, Tladi, Soweto, Soweto.
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