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Phumuzile Primary School

Public primary school · Soweto, Soweto, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (5 circuit)

Welcome to Phumuzile Primary School, a public primary school serving Soweto. The school's roll stands at roughly 379 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Phumuzile Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Phumuzile Primary School is a public primary school in Soweto. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

379
Learners
15
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Phumuzile 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 Phumuzile Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg Central district with Phumuzile Primary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Phumuzile Primary School's 379; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phumuzile Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phumuzile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Phumuzile Primary School, 2,371 compared with 379; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phumuzile Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phumuzile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,256 learners against Phumuzile Primary School's 379; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phumuzile Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phumuzile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phumuzile Primary School, 1,987 compared with 379; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phumuzile Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phumuzile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Phumuzile Primary School, 1,952 compared with 379; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phumuzile Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Soweto

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

  • Noordgesig Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phumuzile Primary School, 2,394 compared with 379, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Phumuzile Primary School, 1,952 compared with 379; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phumuzile Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Protea Glen Primary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against Phumuzile Primary School's 379, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Somelulwazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,787 learners against Phumuzile Primary School's 379, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Basa Protea Glen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,578 learners against Phumuzile Primary School's 379; 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 Phumuzile 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 Phumuzile Primary School for 2027

Phumuzile 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
485, Mabalane Street, Phiri, Soweto, Soweto
Postal
165 Kwa-Xuma 1868
Telephone
082 829 5923
EMIS number
700111161

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phumuzile 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 Phumuzile Primary School directly, on 082 829 5923, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phumuzile 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 Phumuzile Primary School the best school in Soweto?
No matric pass rate is on record for Phumuzile 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 Phumuzile Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Soweto, including Noordgesig Primary School.
How big are the classes at Phumuzile Primary School?
Phumuzile Primary School reported 379 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Phumuzile Primary School?
Yes, Phumuzile 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 Phumuzile Primary School a public or private school?
Phumuzile Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phumuzile Primary School?
You can call 082 829 5923. It is located at 485, Mabalane Street, Phiri, Soweto, Soweto.
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