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Setsing Primary School

Public primary school · Alberton, Alberton, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (2 circuit)

Setsing Primary School is a public primary school in Alberton. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,283 learners.

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

Located in Alberton, Setsing Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,283
Learners
33
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ekurhuleni South district with Setsing Primary School.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Setsing Primary School, 3,023 compared with 1,283; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Setsing Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Setsing Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,533 learners against Setsing Primary School's 1,283, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,474 learners against Setsing Primary School's 1,283, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,471 learners against Setsing Primary School's 1,283, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches considerably more learners than Setsing Primary School, 2,435 compared with 1,283; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Setsing Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Setsing Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Alberton

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

  • Opelweg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,474 learners against Setsing Primary School's 1,283, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Setsing Primary School, 2,316 compared with 1,283, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Edenpark Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Setsing Primary School, 2,068 compared with 1,283, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Encochoyini Primary School is a similar size to Setsing Primary School, with 1,630 learners against 1,283, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Royal Schools Alberton Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Setsing Primary School, at 1,575 learners; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Setsing Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Setsing Primary School for 2027

Because Setsing Primary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
7602, Mapatne Street, Tokoza, Alberton, Alberton
Postal
P.o. Box 52 Thokoza 1421
Telephone
011 905 3300
EMIS number
700341230

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Setsing 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 Setsing Primary School directly, on 011 905 3300, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Setsing 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 Setsing Primary School the best school in Alberton?
No matric pass rate is on record for Setsing 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 Alberton besides Setsing Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Alberton, including Opelweg Primary School.
How big are the classes at Setsing Primary School?
Setsing Primary School reported 1,283 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Setsing Primary School?
Yes, Setsing 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 Setsing Primary School a public or private school?
Setsing Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Setsing Primary School?
You can call 011 905 3300. It is located at 7602, Mapatne Street, Tokoza, Alberton, Alberton.
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