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Putalushaka Primary School

Public primary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (3 circuit)

Putalushaka Primary School is a public primary school based in Soweto, Johannesburg. Around 505 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Soweto, Johannesburg, Putalushaka Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

505
Learners
15
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

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

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Putalushaka Primary School, 2,678 compared with 505; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Putalushaka Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Putalushaka 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 Putalushaka Primary School's 505; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Putalushaka Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Putalushaka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Putalushaka Primary School, 2,256 compared with 505; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Putalushaka Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Putalushaka 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 Putalushaka Primary School's 505; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Putalushaka Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Putalushaka 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 Putalushaka Primary School's 505; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Putalushaka 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 Putalushaka Primary School, 2,936 compared with 505; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Putalushaka Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Putalushaka Primary School's 505; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Putalushaka Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Putalushaka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Putalushaka Primary School, 2,892 compared with 505, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Putalushaka Primary School, 2,888 compared with 505, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Putalushaka Primary School's 505, 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 Putalushaka Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Putalushaka 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
2703, Magigwana Street, Tshiawelo, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
Box 27 Tshiawelo 1818
Telephone
011 984 4467
EMIS number
700111179

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Putalushaka 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 Putalushaka Primary School directly, on 011 984 4467, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Putalushaka 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 Putalushaka Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Putalushaka 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 Putalushaka Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Putalushaka Primary School?
Putalushaka Primary School reported 505 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Putalushaka Primary School?
Yes, Putalushaka 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 Putalushaka Primary School a public or private school?
Putalushaka Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Putalushaka Primary School?
You can call 011 984 4467. It is located at 2703, Magigwana Street, Tshiawelo, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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