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Phomolong Primary School

Public primary school · Tembisa, Kempton Park, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (3 circuit)

Phomolong Primary School is a public primary school based in Tembisa, Kempton Park. Around 2,037 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Tembisa, Kempton Park, Phomolong Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

2,037
Learners
56
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Phomolong Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Phomolong Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

Here is how Phomolong Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ekurhuleni North district.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Phomolong Primary School, at 2,593 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phomolong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phomolong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is a similar size to Phomolong Primary School, with 2,591 learners against 2,037; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phomolong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phomolong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Unity Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phomolong Primary School, at 2,575 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phomolong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phomolong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Phomolong Primary School, at 2,531 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phomolong Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is a similar size to Phomolong Primary School, with 2,515 learners against 2,037; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phomolong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phomolong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Kempton Park

And within Kempton Park itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Phomolong Primary School, at 2,593 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phomolong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phomolong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is a similar size to Phomolong Primary School, with 2,591 learners against 2,037; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phomolong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phomolong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jiyana Secondary School is a similar size to Phomolong Primary School, with 2,334 learners against 2,037; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phomolong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phomolong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masiqhakaze Secondary School is a similar size to Phomolong Primary School, with 2,319 learners against 2,037; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phomolong Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Boitumelong Secondary School is a similar size to Phomolong Primary School, with 2,254 learners against 2,037; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phomolong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 74.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phomolong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Phomolong Primary School for 2027

Because Phomolong Primary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
3816, Mahlangu Street, Phomolong Section, Tembisa, Kempton Park
Postal
1632 Edleen 0920
Telephone
011 924 6082
EMIS number
700260885

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phomolong 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 Phomolong Primary School directly, on 011 924 6082, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phomolong 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 Phomolong Primary School the best school in Kempton Park?
No matric pass rate is on record for Phomolong 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 Kempton Park besides Phomolong Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kempton Park, including Ikusasa Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Phomolong Primary School?
Phomolong Primary School reported 2,037 learners and 56 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Phomolong Primary School?
Yes, Phomolong 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 Phomolong Primary School a public or private school?
Phomolong Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phomolong Primary School?
You can call 011 924 6082. It is located at 3816, Mahlangu Street, Phomolong Section, Tembisa, Kempton Park.
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