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Sibonisiwe Primary School

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

Welcome to Sibonisiwe Primary School, a public primary school serving Nigel. It currently teaches around 919 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Sibonisiwe Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Sibonisiwe Primary School is a public primary school in Nigel. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

919
Learners
27
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Sibonisiwe 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 Sibonisiwe Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

5 other schools in Gauteng East district, for comparison against Sibonisiwe Primary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,918 learners against Sibonisiwe Primary School's 919; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sibonisiwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sibonisiwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sibonisiwe Primary School, 1,895 compared with 919; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sibonisiwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sibonisiwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sibonisiwe Primary School, 1,843 compared with 919; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sibonisiwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sibonisiwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sibonisiwe Primary School, 1,827 compared with 919; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sibonisiwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sibonisiwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sibonisiwe Primary School, 1,823 compared with 919; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sibonisiwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sibonisiwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Nigel

Zooming into Nigel, here are 5 other schools to compare against Sibonisiwe Primary School.

  • Roseview Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sibonisiwe Primary School, 1,685 compared with 919, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Esibonelwesihle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,678 learners against Sibonisiwe Primary School's 919; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sibonisiwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sibonisiwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Dunnottar teaches considerably more learners than Sibonisiwe Primary School, 1,626 compared with 919, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Asser Maloka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,603 learners against Sibonisiwe Primary School's 919; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sibonisiwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sibonisiwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • James Nkosi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sibonisiwe Primary School, 1,551 compared with 919, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 Sibonisiwe Primary School for 2027

Sibonisiwe 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
5051, Motsialoa, Duduza, Nigel, Nigel
Postal
189 Nigel 1490
Telephone
010 006 7781
EMIS number
700351080

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sibonisiwe 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 Sibonisiwe Primary School directly, on 010 006 7781, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sibonisiwe 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 Sibonisiwe Primary School the best school in Nigel?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sibonisiwe 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 Nigel besides Sibonisiwe Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nigel, including Roseview Primary School.
How big are the classes at Sibonisiwe Primary School?
Sibonisiwe Primary School reported 919 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Sibonisiwe Primary School?
Yes, Sibonisiwe 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 Sibonisiwe Primary School a public or private school?
Sibonisiwe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sibonisiwe Primary School?
You can call 010 006 7781. It is located at 5051, Motsialoa, Duduza, Nigel, Nigel.
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