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Phuthumani Primary School

Public primary school · Tembisa, Kempton Park, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (4 circuit)

In Tembisa, Kempton Park, Phuthumani Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,353 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Phuthumani Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Phuthumani Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Tembisa, Kempton Park. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,353
Learners
37
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Phuthumani 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 Phuthumani Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

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

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,593 learners against Phuthumani Primary School's 1,353; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phuthumani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phuthumani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,591 learners against Phuthumani Primary School's 1,353; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phuthumani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phuthumani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against Phuthumani Primary School's 1,353; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phuthumani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phuthumani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Phuthumani Primary School, 2,531 compared with 1,353; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phuthumani Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phuthumani Primary School, 2,515 compared with 1,353; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phuthumani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phuthumani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Kempton Park

Zooming into Kempton Park, here are 5 other schools to compare against Phuthumani Primary School.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,593 learners against Phuthumani Primary School's 1,353; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phuthumani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phuthumani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,591 learners against Phuthumani Primary School's 1,353; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phuthumani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phuthumani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jiyana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,334 learners against Phuthumani Primary School's 1,353; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phuthumani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phuthumani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masiqhakaze Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phuthumani Primary School, 2,319 compared with 1,353; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phuthumani Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Boitumelong Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phuthumani Primary School, 2,254 compared with 1,353; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phuthumani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 74.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phuthumani 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 Phuthumani Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Phuthumani 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
03, Abel Manana, Esiqongweni Section, Tembisa, Kempton Park
Postal
Box 389 Tembisa 1628
Telephone
011 925 8088
EMIS number
700261149

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phuthumani 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 Phuthumani Primary School directly, on 011 925 8088, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phuthumani 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 Phuthumani Primary School the best school in Kempton Park?
No matric pass rate is on record for Phuthumani 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 Phuthumani Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kempton Park, including Ikusasa Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Phuthumani Primary School?
Phuthumani Primary School reported 1,353 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Phuthumani Primary School?
Yes, Phuthumani 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 Phuthumani Primary School a public or private school?
Phuthumani Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phuthumani Primary School?
You can call 011 925 8088. It is located at 03, Abel Manana, Esiqongweni Section, Tembisa, Kempton Park.
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