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Selborne Primary School

Public primary school · Vereeniging, Vereeniging, Gauteng · Sedibeng East district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Selborne Primary School, a public primary school serving Vereeniging. It currently teaches around 1,085 learners.

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Selborne Primary School is a public primary school in Vereeniging. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,085
Learners
37
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Selborne 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 Selborne Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Sedibeng East district

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

  • Sicelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,125 learners against Selborne Primary School's 1,085, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Selborne Primary School, 1,940 compared with 1,085, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Randvaal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Selborne Primary School, 1,832 compared with 1,085, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School De Deur is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,659 learners against Selborne Primary School's 1,085, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Meyerton Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,611 learners against Selborne Primary School's 1,085; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Selborne Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 82.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Selborne Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Vereeniging

Zooming into Vereeniging, here are 5 other schools to compare against Selborne Primary School.

  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Selborne Primary School, 1,940 compared with 1,085, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Meyerton Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,611 learners against Selborne Primary School's 1,085; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Selborne Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 82.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Selborne Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Setlabotjha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,588 learners against Selborne Primary School's 1,085, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Thuto Lore Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Selborne Primary School, at 1,518 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Selborne Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 92.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Selborne Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • General Smuts High School is a similar size to Selborne Primary School, with 1,405 learners against 1,085; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Selborne Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 71.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Selborne Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Selborne Primary School for 2027

Selborne 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
1, Kruger Ave, Vereeniging, Vereeniging, Vereeniging
Postal
Po Box 152 Vereeniging 1930
Telephone
016 422 1772
Website
selborneprimary.co.za
Email
office@selborneprimary.co.za
EMIS number
700330639

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Selborne 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 Selborne Primary School directly, on 016 422 1772, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Selborne 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 Selborne Primary School the best school in Vereeniging?
No matric pass rate is on record for Selborne 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 Vereeniging besides Selborne Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vereeniging, including Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School.
How big are the classes at Selborne Primary School?
Selborne Primary School reported 1,085 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Selborne Primary School?
Yes, Selborne 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 Selborne Primary School a public or private school?
Selborne Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Selborne Primary School?
You can call 016 422 1772. It is located at 1, Kruger Ave, Vereeniging, Vereeniging, Vereeniging.
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