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Luyolo Primary School

Public primary school · Kwa-Xuma, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (4 circuit)

Luyolo Primary School is a public primary school based in Kwa-Xuma, Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 311 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Luyolo Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Kwa-Xuma, Johannesburg, Luyolo Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

311
Learners
8
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Luyolo 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 Luyolo Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

Here is how Luyolo Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg Central district.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Luyolo Primary School, 2,678 compared with 311; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Luyolo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Luyolo 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 Luyolo Primary School's 311; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Luyolo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Luyolo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Luyolo Primary School, 2,256 compared with 311; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Luyolo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Luyolo 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 Luyolo Primary School's 311; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Luyolo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Luyolo 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 Luyolo Primary School's 311; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Luyolo Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Luyolo Primary School, 2,936 compared with 311; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Luyolo Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Luyolo Primary School's 311; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Luyolo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Luyolo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Luyolo Primary School, 2,892 compared with 311, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Luyolo Primary School, 2,888 compared with 311, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Luyolo Primary School's 311, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Luyolo Primary School for 2027

Luyolo 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
1026, Thembalihle Street, Emdeni South, Kwa-Xuma, Johannesburg
Postal
Box 23 Kwa-Xuma 1868
Telephone
011 931 0226
EMIS number
700110957

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Luyolo 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 Luyolo Primary School directly, on 011 931 0226, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Luyolo 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 Luyolo Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Luyolo 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 Luyolo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Luyolo Primary School?
Luyolo Primary School reported 311 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Luyolo Primary School?
Yes, Luyolo 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 Luyolo Primary School a public or private school?
Luyolo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Luyolo Primary School?
You can call 011 931 0226. It is located at 1026, Thembalihle Street, Emdeni South, Kwa-Xuma, Johannesburg.
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