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Senyamo Primary School

Public primary school · Roodepoort, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (1 circuit)

Senyamo Primary School is a public primary school based in Roodepoort, Johannesburg. Around 409 learners are enrolled here.

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

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

409
Learners
25
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg West district with Senyamo Primary School.

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Senyamo Primary School's 409; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Senyamo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Senyamo 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 Senyamo Primary School's 409, 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 Senyamo Primary School's 409, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Senyamo Primary School, 1,861 compared with 409; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Senyamo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Senyamo 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 Senyamo Primary School's 409; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Senyamo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Senyamo 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 Senyamo Primary School, 2,936 compared with 409; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Senyamo Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Senyamo Primary School's 409; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Senyamo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Senyamo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Senyamo Primary School, 2,892 compared with 409, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Senyamo Primary School, 2,888 compared with 409, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Senyamo Primary School's 409, 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 Senyamo Primary School for 2027

Senyamo 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
3670, Vuzani Street, Dobsonville, Roodepoort, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o.box 112 Dobsonville 1865
Telephone
011 988 1084
EMIS number
700251876

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Senyamo 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 Senyamo Primary School directly, on 011 988 1084, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Senyamo 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 Senyamo Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Senyamo 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 Senyamo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Senyamo Primary School?
Senyamo Primary School reported 409 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Senyamo Primary School?
Yes, Senyamo 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 Senyamo Primary School a public or private school?
Senyamo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Senyamo Primary School?
You can call 011 988 1084. It is located at 3670, Vuzani Street, Dobsonville, Roodepoort, Johannesburg.
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