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Lekang Primary School

Public primary school · Johannesburg, Soweto, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (6 circuit)

In Johannesburg, Soweto, Lekang Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 607 learners.

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

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

607
Learners
19
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, Lekang 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 Lekang Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

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

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Lekang Primary School's 607; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lekang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lekang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Lekang Primary School, 2,371 compared with 607; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lekang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lekang 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 Lekang Primary School's 607; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lekang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lekang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lekang Primary School, 1,987 compared with 607; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lekang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lekang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Lekang Primary School, 1,952 compared with 607; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lekang Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Soweto

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

  • Noordgesig Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lekang Primary School, 2,394 compared with 607, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Lekang Primary School, 1,952 compared with 607; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lekang Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Protea Glen Primary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Lekang Primary School's 607, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Somelulwazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,787 learners against Lekang Primary School's 607, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Basa Protea Glen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,578 learners against Lekang Primary School's 607; 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 Lekang 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 Lekang Primary School for 2027

Lekang 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
1545, Mavi Street, C.w.j, Johannesburg, Soweto
Postal
431 Dube 1800
Telephone
082 600 7412
EMIS number
700132381

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lekang 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 Lekang Primary School directly, on 082 600 7412, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lekang 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 Lekang Primary School the best school in Soweto?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lekang 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 Lekang Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Soweto, including Noordgesig Primary School.
How big are the classes at Lekang Primary School?
Lekang Primary School reported 607 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Lekang Primary School?
Yes, Lekang 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 Lekang Primary School a public or private school?
Lekang Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lekang Primary School?
You can call 082 600 7412. It is located at 1545, Mavi Street, C.w.j, Johannesburg, Soweto.
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