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Sefika Primary School

Public primary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (5 circuit)

Sefika Primary School is a public primary school based in Soweto, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 562 learners.

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

In Soweto, Johannesburg, Sefika Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

562
Learners
25
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Sefika Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Sefika Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

5 other schools in Johannesburg Central district, for comparison against Sefika Primary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sefika Primary School, 2,678 compared with 562; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sefika Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sefika 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 Sefika Primary School's 562; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sefika Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sefika Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Sefika Primary School, 2,256 compared with 562; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sefika Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sefika 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 Sefika Primary School's 562; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sefika Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sefika 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 Sefika Primary School's 562; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sefika 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 Sefika Primary School, 2,936 compared with 562; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sefika Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Sefika Primary School's 562; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sefika Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sefika Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sefika Primary School, 2,892 compared with 562, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sefika Primary School, 2,888 compared with 562, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Sefika Primary School's 562, 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 Sefika Primary School for 2027

Sefika Primary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1074, Goyapele Street, Molapo, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
Po Kwa Xuma Po Kwa Xuma 1868
Telephone
087 286 8268
EMIS number
700121731

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sefika 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 Sefika Primary School directly, on 087 286 8268, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sefika 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 Sefika Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sefika 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 Sefika Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sefika Primary School?
Sefika Primary School reported 562 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Sefika Primary School?
Yes, Sefika 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 Sefika Primary School a public or private school?
Sefika Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sefika Primary School?
You can call 087 286 8268. It is located at 1074, Goyapele Street, Molapo, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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