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Shomang Primary School

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

Shomang Primary School is a public primary school based in Orlando, Soweto. It currently teaches around 426 learners.

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

In Orlando, Soweto, Shomang Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

426
Learners
16
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

Here is how Shomang Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg West district.

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Shomang Primary School's 426; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shomang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shomang 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 Shomang Primary School's 426, 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 Shomang Primary School's 426, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shomang Primary School, 1,861 compared with 426; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shomang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shomang 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 Shomang Primary School's 426; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shomang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shomang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Soweto

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

  • Noordgesig Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,394 learners against Shomang Primary School's 426, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against Shomang Primary School's 426; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shomang Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Protea Glen Primary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Shomang Primary School, 1,887 compared with 426, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Somelulwazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Shomang Primary School, 1,787 compared with 426, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Basa Protea Glen Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Shomang Primary School, 1,578 compared with 426; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 97.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shomang 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 Shomang Primary School for 2027

Shomang 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
10798, Armitage Street, Orlando West, Orlando, Soweto
Postal
356 Meadowlands 1852
Telephone
082 557 4289
EMIS number
700132944

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Shomang 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 Shomang Primary School directly, on 082 557 4289, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Shomang 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 Shomang Primary School the best school in Soweto?
No matric pass rate is on record for Shomang 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 Soweto besides Shomang Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Soweto, including Noordgesig Primary School.
How big are the classes at Shomang Primary School?
Shomang Primary School reported 426 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Shomang Primary School?
Yes, Shomang 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 Shomang Primary School a public or private school?
Shomang Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Shomang Primary School?
You can call 082 557 4289. It is located at 10798, Armitage Street, Orlando West, Orlando, Soweto.
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