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Phiri Primary School

Public primary school, severe mental disability specialisation · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (5 circuit)

Phiri Primary School is a public primary school based in Soweto, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 459 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Phiri Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Soweto, Johannesburg, Phiri Primary School operates as a public primary school.

459
Learners
40
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Severe Mental Disability
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Phiri 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 Phiri Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

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

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phiri Primary School, 2,678 compared with 459; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phiri Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phiri 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 Phiri Primary School's 459; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phiri Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phiri Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Phiri Primary School, 2,256 compared with 459; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phiri Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phiri 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 Phiri Primary School's 459; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phiri Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phiri 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 Phiri Primary School's 459; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phiri 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 Phiri Primary School, 2,936 compared with 459; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phiri Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Phiri Primary School's 459; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phiri Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phiri Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phiri Primary School, 2,892 compared with 459, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phiri Primary School, 2,888 compared with 459, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Phiri Primary School's 459, 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 Phiri Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Phiri 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
905, Mvundla Street, Phiri, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
Box 127 Jabulani - Mall 1868
Telephone
011 984 4377
EMIS number
700111153

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phiri 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 Phiri Primary School directly, on 011 984 4377, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phiri 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 Phiri Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Phiri 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 Phiri Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Phiri Primary School?
Phiri Primary School reported 459 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 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 Phiri Primary School?
Yes, Phiri 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 Phiri Primary School a public or private school?
Phiri Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phiri Primary School?
You can call 011 984 4377. It is located at 905, Mvundla Street, Phiri, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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