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Lesabe Primary School

Public primary school · Benoni, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Lesabe Primary School, a public primary school serving Benoni, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 675 learners.

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Lesabe Primary School is a public primary school in Benoni, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

675
Learners
21
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Lesabe 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 Lesabe Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

Here is how Lesabe Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ekurhuleni North district.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,593 learners against Lesabe Primary School's 675; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lesabe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lesabe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,591 learners against Lesabe Primary School's 675; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lesabe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lesabe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against Lesabe Primary School's 675; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lesabe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lesabe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Lesabe Primary School, 2,531 compared with 675; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lesabe Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lesabe Primary School, 2,515 compared with 675; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lesabe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lesabe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lesabe Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Lesabe Primary School's 675; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lesabe Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lesabe Primary School, 2,896 compared with 675; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lesabe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lesabe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Lesabe Primary School's 675, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Lesabe Primary School's 675, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lesabe Primary School, 2,848 compared with 675, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Lesabe Primary School for 2027

Lesabe 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
2606, Jangu Street, Wattville, Benoni, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o Box 16507 Wattville 1516
Telephone
010 615 0977
EMIS number
700311241

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lesabe 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 Lesabe Primary School directly, on 010 615 0977, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lesabe 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 Lesabe Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lesabe 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 Lesabe Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Lesabe Primary School?
Lesabe Primary School reported 675 learners and 21 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 Lesabe Primary School?
Yes, Lesabe 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 Lesabe Primary School a public or private school?
Lesabe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lesabe Primary School?
You can call 010 615 0977. It is located at 2606, Jangu Street, Wattville, Benoni, Johannesburg.
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