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Nkholi Primary School

Public primary school · Soweto, Soweto, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (1 circuit)

In Soweto, Nkholi Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 402 learners.

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

Nkholi Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Soweto. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

402
Learners
13
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Nkholi 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 Nkholi Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

5 other schools in Johannesburg North district, for comparison against Nkholi Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Nkholi Primary School's 402; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkholi Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Nkholi Primary School's 402, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against Nkholi Primary School's 402, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,517 learners against Nkholi Primary School's 402, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,447 learners against Nkholi Primary School's 402; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkholi Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Soweto

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

  • Noordgesig Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkholi Primary School, 2,394 compared with 402, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Nkholi Primary School, 1,952 compared with 402; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkholi Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Protea Glen Primary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Nkholi Primary School's 402, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Somelulwazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,787 learners against Nkholi Primary School's 402, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Basa Protea Glen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,578 learners against Nkholi Primary School's 402; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 97.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkholi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Nkholi Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Nkholi 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
2859, Mokoerekoere Street Zone 2, Pimville, Soweto, Soweto
Postal
P.o. Box 39 Pimville 1808
Telephone
011 933 1437
EMIS number
700121632

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nkholi 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 Nkholi Primary School directly, on 011 933 1437, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nkholi 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 Nkholi Primary School the best school in Soweto?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nkholi 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 Soweto besides Nkholi Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Soweto, including Noordgesig Primary School.
How big are the classes at Nkholi Primary School?
Nkholi Primary School reported 402 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Nkholi Primary School?
Yes, Nkholi 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 Nkholi Primary School a public or private school?
Nkholi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nkholi Primary School?
You can call 011 933 1437. It is located at 2859, Mokoerekoere Street Zone 2, Pimville, Soweto, Soweto.
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