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Philip Kushlick Primary School

Public primary school, cerebral palsied specialisation · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (1 circuit)

Philip Kushlick Primary School is a public primary school in Soweto, Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 361 learners.

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

Located in Soweto, Johannesburg, Philip Kushlick Primary School is a public primary school.

361
Learners
40
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Cerebral Palsied
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Philip Kushlick Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. 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 Philip Kushlick Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

5 other schools in Johannesburg Central district, for comparison against Philip Kushlick Primary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Philip Kushlick Primary School, 2,678 compared with 361; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Philip Kushlick Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Philip Kushlick 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 Philip Kushlick Primary School's 361; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Philip Kushlick Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Philip Kushlick Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Philip Kushlick Primary School, 2,256 compared with 361; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Philip Kushlick Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Philip Kushlick 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 Philip Kushlick Primary School's 361; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Philip Kushlick Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Philip Kushlick 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 Philip Kushlick Primary School's 361; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Philip Kushlick 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 Philip Kushlick Primary School, 2,936 compared with 361; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Philip Kushlick Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Philip Kushlick Primary School's 361; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Philip Kushlick Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Philip Kushlick Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Philip Kushlick Primary School, 2,892 compared with 361, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Philip Kushlick Primary School, 2,888 compared with 361, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Philip Kushlick Primary School's 361, 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 Philip Kushlick Primary School for 2027

Philip Kushlick 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
16, Chris Hani Road, Diepkloof, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
82139 Southdale 2135
Telephone
011 933 1728
EMIS number
700132712

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Philip Kushlick 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 Philip Kushlick Primary School directly, on 011 933 1728, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Philip Kushlick 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 Philip Kushlick Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Philip Kushlick 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 Philip Kushlick Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Philip Kushlick Primary School?
Philip Kushlick Primary School reported 361 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 9 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 Philip Kushlick Primary School?
Yes, Philip Kushlick 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 Philip Kushlick Primary School a public or private school?
Philip Kushlick Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Philip Kushlick Primary School?
You can call 011 933 1728. It is located at 16, Chris Hani Road, Diepkloof, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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