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Nigel Primary School

Public primary school · Nigel, Nigel, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Nigel Primary School, a public primary school serving Nigel. It currently teaches around 986 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Nigel Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Nigel Primary School is a public primary school in Nigel. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

986
Learners
29
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Good to know

More about this school

  • New full-time principal Sakhele Nkosi announced plans to convert the school into an ICT-focused institution, twinned with James Nkosi Primary School in Duduza under a Department of Education programme pairing schools to support Fourth Industrial Revolution learning. The school reported more than 150 unplaced learners in grades 4-7 and requested mobile classrooms from the department.
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Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Nigel 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 Nigel Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gauteng East district with Nigel Primary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,918 learners against Nigel Primary School's 986; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nigel Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nigel Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nigel Primary School, 1,895 compared with 986; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nigel Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nigel Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nigel Primary School, 1,843 compared with 986; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nigel Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nigel Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nigel Primary School, 1,827 compared with 986; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nigel Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nigel Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nigel Primary School, 1,823 compared with 986; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nigel Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nigel Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Nigel

Zooming into Nigel, here are 5 other schools to compare against Nigel Primary School.

  • Roseview Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nigel Primary School, 1,685 compared with 986, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Esibonelwesihle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,678 learners against Nigel Primary School's 986; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nigel Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nigel Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Dunnottar teaches considerably more learners than Nigel Primary School, 1,626 compared with 986, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Asser Maloka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,603 learners against Nigel Primary School's 986; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nigel Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nigel Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • James Nkosi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nigel Primary School, 1,551 compared with 986, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 Nigel Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Nigel Primary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1, Beverley Rd, Ferryvale, Nigel, Nigel
Postal
154 Nigel 1491
Telephone
069 545 4232
EMIS number
700350389

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nigel 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 Nigel Primary School directly, on 069 545 4232, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nigel 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 Nigel Primary School the best school in Nigel?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nigel 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 Nigel besides Nigel Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nigel, including Roseview Primary School.
How big are the classes at Nigel Primary School?
Nigel Primary School reported 986 learners and 29 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 Nigel Primary School?
Yes, Nigel 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 Nigel Primary School a public or private school?
Nigel Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nigel Primary School?
You can call 069 545 4232. It is located at 1, Beverley Rd, Ferryvale, Nigel, Nigel.
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