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Sibonelo Primary School

Public primary school · Benoni, Benoni, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (3 circuit)

Sibonelo Primary School is a public primary school based in Benoni. It currently teaches around 412 learners.

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

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

412
Learners
16
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ekurhuleni North district with Sibonelo Primary School.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Sibonelo Primary School, 2,593 compared with 412; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sibonelo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sibonelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sibonelo Primary School, 2,591 compared with 412; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sibonelo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sibonelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sibonelo Primary School, 2,575 compared with 412; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sibonelo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sibonelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,531 learners against Sibonelo Primary School's 412; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sibonelo Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Sibonelo Primary School's 412; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sibonelo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sibonelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Benoni

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

  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sibonelo Primary School, 2,575 compared with 412; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sibonelo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sibonelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Sibonelo Primary School's 412; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sibonelo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sibonelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,338 learners against Sibonelo Primary School's 412; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sibonelo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 86.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sibonelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,823 learners against Sibonelo Primary School's 412; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sibonelo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sibonelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sazakhela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,819 learners against Sibonelo Primary School's 412, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 Sibonelo Primary School for 2027

Because Sibonelo 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
6752, Helene, Daveyton, Benoni, Benoni
Postal
74 Daveyton 1507
Telephone
011 424 4802
EMIS number
700311498

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sibonelo 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 Sibonelo Primary School directly, on 011 424 4802, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sibonelo 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 Sibonelo Primary School the best school in Benoni?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sibonelo 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 Benoni besides Sibonelo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sibonelo Primary School?
Sibonelo Primary School reported 412 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Sibonelo Primary School?
Yes, Sibonelo 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 Sibonelo Primary School a public or private school?
Sibonelo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sibonelo Primary School?
You can call 011 424 4802. It is located at 6752, Helene, Daveyton, Benoni, Benoni.
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