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Sapebuso Primary School

Public primary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (2 circuit)

Sapebuso Primary School is a public primary school in Soweto, Johannesburg. Around 645 learners are enrolled here.

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

Located in Soweto, Johannesburg, Sapebuso Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

645
Learners
17
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

5 other schools in Johannesburg West district, for comparison against Sapebuso Primary School.

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Sapebuso Primary School's 645; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sapebuso Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sapebuso Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,997 learners against Sapebuso Primary School's 645, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,901 learners against Sapebuso Primary School's 645, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sapebuso Primary School, 1,861 compared with 645; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sapebuso Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sapebuso Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,846 learners against Sapebuso Primary School's 645; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sapebuso Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sapebuso Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

And within Johannesburg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sapebuso Primary School, 2,936 compared with 645; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sapebuso Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Sapebuso Primary School's 645; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sapebuso Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sapebuso Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sapebuso Primary School, 2,892 compared with 645, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sapebuso Primary School, 2,888 compared with 645, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Sapebuso Primary School's 645, 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 Sapebuso Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Sapebuso 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
9392, Mophiring Street, Orlando West, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o.box 196 Meadowlands 1852
Telephone
082 557 5249
EMIS number
700132894

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sapebuso 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 Sapebuso Primary School directly, on 082 557 5249, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sapebuso 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 Sapebuso Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sapebuso 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 Sapebuso Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sapebuso Primary School?
Sapebuso Primary School reported 645 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Sapebuso Primary School?
Yes, Sapebuso 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 Sapebuso Primary School a public or private school?
Sapebuso Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sapebuso Primary School?
You can call 082 557 5249. It is located at 9392, Mophiring Street, Orlando West, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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