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Lethabo Primary School

Public primary school · Soweto, Soweto, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (4 circuit)

Lethabo Primary School is a public primary school in Soweto. It currently teaches around 144 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Lethabo Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Soweto, Lethabo Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

144
Learners
10
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Lethabo Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Lethabo Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg Central district with Lethabo Primary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lethabo Primary School, 2,678 compared with 144; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lethabo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lethabo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,371 learners against Lethabo Primary School's 144; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lethabo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lethabo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Lethabo Primary School, 2,256 compared with 144; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lethabo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lethabo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,987 learners against Lethabo Primary School's 144; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lethabo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lethabo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against Lethabo Primary School's 144; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lethabo Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Soweto

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

  • Noordgesig Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,394 learners against Lethabo Primary School's 144, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against Lethabo Primary School's 144; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lethabo Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Protea Glen Primary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Lethabo Primary School, 1,887 compared with 144, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Somelulwazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lethabo Primary School, 1,787 compared with 144, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Basa Protea Glen Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Lethabo Primary School, 1,578 compared with 144; 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 Lethabo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Lethabo Primary School for 2027

Because Lethabo 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
48, Kgarebe Street, Naledi, Soweto, Soweto
Postal
50 Kwa-Xuma 1868
Telephone
082 552 0792
EMIS number
700110916

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lethabo 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 Lethabo Primary School directly, on 082 552 0792, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lethabo 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 Lethabo Primary School the best school in Soweto?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lethabo 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 Lethabo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Soweto, including Noordgesig Primary School.
How big are the classes at Lethabo Primary School?
Lethabo Primary School reported 144 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 14 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 Lethabo Primary School?
Yes, Lethabo 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 Lethabo Primary School a public or private school?
Lethabo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lethabo Primary School?
You can call 082 552 0792. It is located at 48, Kgarebe Street, Naledi, Soweto, Soweto.
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