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Sakhile Primary School

Public primary school · Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Gauteng · Sedibeng East district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Sakhile Primary School, a public primary school serving Heidelberg. The school's roll stands at roughly 560 learners.

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Sakhile Primary School is a public primary school in Heidelberg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

560
Learners
23
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, Sakhile 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 Sakhile Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Sedibeng East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sedibeng East district with Sakhile Primary School.

  • Sicelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,125 learners against Sakhile Primary School's 560, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sakhile Primary School, 1,940 compared with 560, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Randvaal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sakhile Primary School, 1,832 compared with 560, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School De Deur is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,659 learners against Sakhile Primary School's 560, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Meyerton Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,611 learners against Sakhile Primary School's 560; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sakhile Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 82.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sakhile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Heidelberg

Zooming into Heidelberg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Sakhile Primary School.

  • Ratanda Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sakhile Primary School, 1,592 compared with 560; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sakhile Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sakhile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sakhile Primary School, 1,203 compared with 560; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sakhile Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 83% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sakhile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sithokomele Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sakhile Primary School, 1,194 compared with 560, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sakhile Primary School, 1,162 compared with 560, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ratanda Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sakhile Primary School, 1,154 compared with 560, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 Sakhile Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Sakhile 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
1186, Blesbok Street, Ratanda, Heidelberg, Heidelberg
Postal
Po Box 342 Heidelberg 1438
Telephone
016 343 7112
EMIS number
700341198

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sakhile 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 Sakhile Primary School directly, on 016 343 7112, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sakhile 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 Sakhile Primary School the best school in Heidelberg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sakhile 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 Heidelberg besides Sakhile Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Heidelberg, including Ratanda Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sakhile Primary School?
Sakhile Primary School reported 560 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Sakhile Primary School?
Yes, Sakhile 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 Sakhile Primary School a public or private school?
Sakhile Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sakhile Primary School?
You can call 016 343 7112. It is located at 1186, Blesbok Street, Ratanda, Heidelberg, Heidelberg.
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