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Nhluvuko Primary School

Public primary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (3 circuit)

Nhluvuko Primary School is a public primary school in Soweto, Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 548 learners.

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

Located in Soweto, Johannesburg, Nhluvuko Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

548
Learners
18
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Nhluvuko Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Nhluvuko Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

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

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nhluvuko Primary School, 2,678 compared with 548; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nhluvuko Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nhluvuko 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 Nhluvuko Primary School's 548; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nhluvuko Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nhluvuko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Nhluvuko Primary School, 2,256 compared with 548; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nhluvuko Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nhluvuko 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 Nhluvuko Primary School's 548; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nhluvuko Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nhluvuko 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 Nhluvuko Primary School's 548; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nhluvuko 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 Nhluvuko Primary School, 2,936 compared with 548; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nhluvuko Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Nhluvuko Primary School's 548; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nhluvuko Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nhluvuko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nhluvuko Primary School, 2,892 compared with 548, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nhluvuko Primary School, 2,888 compared with 548, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Nhluvuko Primary School's 548, 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 Nhluvuko Primary School for 2027

Because Nhluvuko 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
769, Netshitangane, Chiawelo, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
Box 23 Tshiawelo 1818
Telephone
011 984 4418
EMIS number
700111138

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nhluvuko 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 Nhluvuko Primary School directly, on 011 984 4418, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nhluvuko 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 Nhluvuko Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nhluvuko 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 Nhluvuko Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Nhluvuko Primary School?
Nhluvuko Primary School reported 548 learners and 18 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 Nhluvuko Primary School?
Yes, Nhluvuko 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 Nhluvuko Primary School a public or private school?
Nhluvuko Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nhluvuko Primary School?
You can call 011 984 4418. It is located at 769, Netshitangane, Chiawelo, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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