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Letsema-Ilima Primary School

Public primary school · Vanderbijlpark, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Sedibeng West district (4 circuit)

Welcome to Letsema-Ilima Primary School, a public primary school serving Vanderbijlpark, Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 1,331 learners.

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Letsema-Ilima Primary School is a public primary school in Vanderbijlpark, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

1,331
Learners
44
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Letsema-Ilima 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 Letsema-Ilima Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Sedibeng West district

Here is how Letsema-Ilima Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sedibeng West district.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,911 learners against Letsema-Ilima Primary School's 1,331, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Letsema-Ilima Primary School's 1,331; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Letsema-Ilima Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Letsema-Ilima Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Letsemeng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Letsema-Ilima Primary School, at 1,838 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School is a similar size to Letsema-Ilima Primary School, with 1,767 learners against 1,331; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Letsema-Ilima Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Letsema-Ilima Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School is a similar size to Letsema-Ilima Primary School, with 1,686 learners against 1,331; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Letsema-Ilima Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Letsema-Ilima 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 Letsema-Ilima Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Letsema-Ilima Primary School's 1,331; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Letsema-Ilima Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Letsema-Ilima Primary School, 2,896 compared with 1,331; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Letsema-Ilima Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Letsema-Ilima 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 Letsema-Ilima Primary School's 1,331, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Letsema-Ilima Primary School's 1,331, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Letsema-Ilima Primary School, 2,848 compared with 1,331, 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 Letsema-Ilima Primary School for 2027

Because Letsema-Ilima 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
2281, Florida Street, Beverly Hills, Vanderbijlpark, Johannesburg
Telephone
010 023 4233
EMIS number
700321331

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Letsema-Ilima 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 Letsema-Ilima Primary School directly, on 010 023 4233, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Letsema-Ilima 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 Letsema-Ilima Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Letsema-Ilima 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 Letsema-Ilima Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Letsema-Ilima Primary School?
Letsema-Ilima Primary School reported 1,331 learners and 44 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Letsema-Ilima Primary School?
Yes, Letsema-Ilima 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 Letsema-Ilima Primary School a public or private school?
Letsema-Ilima Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Letsema-Ilima Primary School?
You can call 010 023 4233. It is located at 2281, Florida Street, Beverly Hills, Vanderbijlpark, Johannesburg.
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