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New Comet Primary Mine School

Public primary school · Boksburg, Boksburg, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (5 circuit)

New Comet Primary Mine School is a public primary school in Boksburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,785 learners.

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Located in Boksburg, New Comet Primary Mine School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,785
Learners
53
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

New Comet Primary Mine School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 New Comet Primary Mine School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

Here is how New Comet Primary Mine School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ekurhuleni South district.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than New Comet Primary Mine School, 3,023 compared with 1,785; is a public secondary school, a different phase than New Comet Primary Mine School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point New Comet Primary Mine School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,533 learners against New Comet Primary Mine School's 1,785, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as New Comet Primary Mine School, at 2,474 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as New Comet Primary Mine School, at 2,471 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is a similar size to New Comet Primary Mine School, with 2,435 learners against 1,785; is a public secondary school, a different phase than New Comet Primary Mine School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point New Comet Primary Mine School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Boksburg

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

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than New Comet Primary Mine School, 3,023 compared with 1,785; is a public secondary school, a different phase than New Comet Primary Mine School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point New Comet Primary Mine School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,533 learners against New Comet Primary Mine School's 1,785, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Sunward Park High School sits in roughly the same size range as New Comet Primary Mine School, at 2,411 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than New Comet Primary Mine School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point New Comet Primary Mine School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mampudi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as New Comet Primary Mine School, at 2,192 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Bopang-Kgotso Primary School is a similar size to New Comet Primary Mine School, with 2,176 learners against 1,785, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 New Comet Primary Mine School for 2027

New Comet Primary Mine 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
01, Basson Street, Boksburg, Boksburg, Boksburg
Postal
P O Box 1212 Boksburg 1460
Telephone
011 917 3014
EMIS number
700161950

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at New Comet Primary Mine 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 New Comet Primary Mine School directly, on 011 917 3014, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to New Comet Primary Mine 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 New Comet Primary Mine School the best school in Boksburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for New Comet Primary Mine 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 Boksburg besides New Comet Primary Mine School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Boksburg, including Windmill Park Secondary School.
How big are the classes at New Comet Primary Mine School?
New Comet Primary Mine School reported 1,785 learners and 53 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 New Comet Primary Mine School?
Yes, New Comet Primary Mine 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 New Comet Primary Mine School a public or private school?
New Comet Primary Mine School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact New Comet Primary Mine School?
You can call 011 917 3014. It is located at 01, Basson Street, Boksburg, Boksburg, Boksburg.
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