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Siphethu Primary School

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

In Benoni, Siphethu Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 1,218 learners.

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

Siphethu Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Benoni. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,218
Learners
44
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, Siphethu 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 Siphethu Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

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

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,593 learners against Siphethu Primary School's 1,218; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Siphethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Siphethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,591 learners against Siphethu Primary School's 1,218; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Siphethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Siphethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against Siphethu Primary School's 1,218; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Siphethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Siphethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Siphethu Primary School, 2,531 compared with 1,218; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Siphethu Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Siphethu Primary School, 2,515 compared with 1,218; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Siphethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Siphethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Benoni

Zooming into Benoni, here are 5 other schools to compare against Siphethu Primary School.

  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against Siphethu Primary School's 1,218; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Siphethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Siphethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Siphethu Primary School, 2,515 compared with 1,218; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Siphethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Siphethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Siphethu Primary School, 2,338 compared with 1,218; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Siphethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 86.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Siphethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Siphethu Primary School, 1,823 compared with 1,218; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Siphethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Siphethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sazakhela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Siphethu Primary School, 1,819 compared with 1,218, 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 Siphethu Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Siphethu Primary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
7402, Bhekuzulu, Daveyton, Benoni, Benoni
Postal
297 Daveyton 1507
Telephone
011 424 3602
EMIS number
700311506

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Siphethu 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 Siphethu Primary School directly, on 011 424 3602, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Siphethu 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 Siphethu Primary School the best school in Benoni?
No matric pass rate is on record for Siphethu 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 Siphethu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Siphethu Primary School?
Siphethu Primary School reported 1,218 learners and 44 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Siphethu Primary School?
Yes, Siphethu 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 Siphethu Primary School a public or private school?
Siphethu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Siphethu Primary School?
You can call 011 424 3602. It is located at 7402, Bhekuzulu, Daveyton, Benoni, Benoni.
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