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Saffola Primary School

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

Saffola Primary School is a public primary school in Bapsfontein, Kempton Park. The school's roll stands at roughly 398 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Saffola Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Bapsfontein, Kempton Park, Saffola Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

398
Learners
14
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Saffola Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Saffola Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ekurhuleni North district with Saffola Primary School.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Saffola Primary School, 2,593 compared with 398; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Saffola Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Saffola Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Saffola Primary School, 2,591 compared with 398; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Saffola Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Saffola Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Saffola Primary School, 2,575 compared with 398; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Saffola Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Saffola Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,531 learners against Saffola Primary School's 398; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Saffola Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Saffola Primary School's 398; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Saffola Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Saffola 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 teaches considerably more learners than Saffola Primary School, 2,593 compared with 398; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Saffola Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Saffola Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Saffola Primary School, 2,591 compared with 398; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Saffola Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Saffola Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jiyana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Saffola Primary School, 2,334 compared with 398; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Saffola Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Saffola Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masiqhakaze Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,319 learners against Saffola Primary School's 398; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Saffola Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Boitumelong Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Saffola Primary School's 398; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Saffola Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 74.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Saffola 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 Saffola Primary School for 2027

Because Saffola 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
412, J.lourie Farm Cloudy Road, Bapsfontein, Bapsfontein, Kempton Park
Postal
Box 49 Kempton Park 1620
Telephone
082 552 8886
EMIS number
700261164

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Saffola 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 Saffola Primary School directly, on 082 552 8886, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Saffola 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 Saffola Primary School the best school in Kempton Park?
No matric pass rate is on record for Saffola 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 Saffola Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kempton Park, including Ikusasa Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Saffola Primary School?
Saffola Primary School reported 398 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Saffola Primary School?
Yes, Saffola 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 Saffola Primary School a public or private school?
Saffola Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Saffola Primary School?
You can call 082 552 8886. It is located at 412, J.lourie Farm Cloudy Road, Bapsfontein, Bapsfontein, Kempton Park.
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