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Nkabinde Primary School

Public primary school · Kwa Thema, Springs, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (3 circuit)

In Kwa Thema, Springs, Nkabinde Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 798 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Nkabinde Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Nkabinde Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Kwa Thema, Springs. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

798
Learners
27
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Gauteng East district

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

  • Tsakane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,918 learners against Nkabinde Primary School's 798; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkabinde Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkabinde Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkabinde Primary School, 1,895 compared with 798; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkabinde Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkabinde Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkabinde Primary School, 1,843 compared with 798; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkabinde Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkabinde Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkabinde Primary School, 1,827 compared with 798; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkabinde Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkabinde Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkabinde Primary School, 1,823 compared with 798; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkabinde Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkabinde Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Springs

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

  • Payneville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkabinde Primary School, 1,609 compared with 798, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Primary School Morester is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,566 learners against Nkabinde Primary School's 798, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Phulong Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Nkabinde Primary School's 798; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkabinde Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 72% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkabinde Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kenneth Masekela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,511 learners against Nkabinde Primary School's 798; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkabinde Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 81.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkabinde Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Werda is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,467 learners against Nkabinde Primary School's 798, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Nkabinde Primary School for 2027

Nkabinde 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
10681, Cnr Kgaswane & Marule, Kwa Thema, Kwa Thema, Springs
Postal
P.o. Box 152 Kwa Thema 1563
Telephone
011 736 7307
EMIS number
700350942

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nkabinde 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 Nkabinde Primary School directly, on 011 736 7307, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nkabinde 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 Nkabinde Primary School the best school in Springs?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nkabinde 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 Springs besides Nkabinde Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Springs, including Payneville Primary School.
How big are the classes at Nkabinde Primary School?
Nkabinde Primary School reported 798 learners and 27 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 Nkabinde Primary School?
Yes, Nkabinde 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 Nkabinde Primary School a public or private school?
Nkabinde Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nkabinde Primary School?
You can call 011 736 7307. It is located at 10681, Cnr Kgaswane & Marule, Kwa Thema, Kwa Thema, Springs.
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