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Phumula Primary School

Public primary school · Roodekop, Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (3 circuit)

Phumula Primary School is a public primary school based in Roodekop, Germiston. The school's roll stands at roughly 2,260 learners.

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

In Roodekop, Germiston, Phumula Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

2,260
Learners
64
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ekurhuleni South district with Phumula Primary School.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School is a similar size to Phumula Primary School, with 3,023 learners against 2,260; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phumula Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phumula Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk sits in roughly the same size range as Phumula Primary School, at 2,533 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phumula Primary School, at 2,474 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phumula Primary School, at 2,471 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is a similar size to Phumula Primary School, with 2,435 learners against 2,260; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phumula Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phumula Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Germiston

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

  • Klopperpark Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phumula Primary School, at 2,503 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is a similar size to Phumula Primary School, with 2,435 learners against 2,260; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phumula Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phumula Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alston Primary School is a similar size to Phumula Primary School, with 2,414 learners against 2,260, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dawn Park Primary School is a similar size to Phumula Primary School, with 2,364 learners against 2,260, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwadukathole Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Phumula Primary School, at 2,364 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phumula Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Phumula Primary School for 2027

Phumula 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
4413, Luvuyo, Phumula Ext. 21, Roodekop, Germiston
Postal
P.o. Box 20109 Spruitview 1425
Telephone
082 601 6650
EMIS number
700162347

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phumula 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 Phumula Primary School directly, on 082 601 6650, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phumula 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 Phumula Primary School the best school in Germiston?
No matric pass rate is on record for Phumula 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 Germiston besides Phumula Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Germiston, including Klopperpark Primary School.
How big are the classes at Phumula Primary School?
Phumula Primary School reported 2,260 learners and 64 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Phumula Primary School?
Yes, Phumula 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 Phumula Primary School a public or private school?
Phumula Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phumula Primary School?
You can call 082 601 6650. It is located at 4413, Luvuyo, Phumula Ext. 21, Roodekop, Germiston.
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