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Simunye Primary School

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

In Thokoza, Alberton, Simunye Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 770 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Simunye Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Simunye Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Thokoza, Alberton. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

770
Learners
23
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Simunye 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 Simunye Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

Here is how Simunye Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ekurhuleni South district.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,023 learners against Simunye Primary School's 770; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Simunye Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Simunye Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk teaches considerably more learners than Simunye Primary School, 2,533 compared with 770, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Simunye Primary School, 2,474 compared with 770, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Simunye Primary School, 2,471 compared with 770, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,435 learners against Simunye Primary School's 770; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Simunye Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Simunye Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Alberton

Zooming into Alberton, here are 5 other schools to compare against Simunye Primary School.

  • Opelweg Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Simunye Primary School, 2,474 compared with 770, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,316 learners against Simunye Primary School's 770, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Edenpark Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,068 learners against Simunye Primary School's 770, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Encochoyini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,630 learners against Simunye Primary School's 770, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Royal Schools Alberton Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Simunye Primary School, 1,575 compared with 770; 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 Simunye Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Simunye Primary School for 2027

Simunye 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
8680, Bhejane, Unit F, Thokoza, Alberton
Postal
143 Thokoza 1421
Telephone
011 860 4395
EMIS number
700341263

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Simunye 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 Simunye Primary School directly, on 011 860 4395, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Simunye 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 Simunye Primary School the best school in Alberton?
No matric pass rate is on record for Simunye 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 Simunye Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Alberton, including Opelweg Primary School.
How big are the classes at Simunye Primary School?
Simunye Primary School reported 770 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Simunye Primary School?
Yes, Simunye 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 Simunye Primary School a public or private school?
Simunye Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Simunye Primary School?
You can call 011 860 4395. It is located at 8680, Bhejane, Unit F, Thokoza, Alberton.
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