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Siphumelele Primary School

Public primary school · Benoni, Benoni, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (5 circuit)

Siphumelele Primary School is a public primary school based in Benoni. Around 351 learners are enrolled here.

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

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

351
Learners
13
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Gauteng East district

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

  • Tsakane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Siphumelele Primary School, 1,918 compared with 351; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Siphumelele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Siphumelele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Siphumelele Primary School's 351; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Siphumelele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Siphumelele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,843 learners against Siphumelele Primary School's 351; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Siphumelele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Siphumelele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,827 learners against Siphumelele Primary School's 351; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Siphumelele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Siphumelele 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 Siphumelele Primary School's 351; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Siphumelele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Siphumelele 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 Siphumelele Primary School, 2,575 compared with 351; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Siphumelele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Siphumelele 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 Siphumelele Primary School's 351; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Siphumelele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Siphumelele 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 Siphumelele Primary School's 351; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Siphumelele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 86.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Siphumelele 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 Siphumelele Primary School's 351; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Siphumelele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Siphumelele 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 Siphumelele Primary School's 351, 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 Siphumelele Primary School for 2027

Because Siphumelele 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
5100, Bhengu Street, Daveyton, Benoni, Benoni
Postal
P.o. Box42 Daveyton 1507
Telephone
082 556 5626
EMIS number
700311514

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Siphumelele 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 Siphumelele Primary School directly, on 082 556 5626, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Siphumelele 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 Siphumelele Primary School the best school in Benoni?
No matric pass rate is on record for Siphumelele 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 Siphumelele Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Siphumelele Primary School?
Siphumelele Primary School reported 351 learners and 13 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 Siphumelele Primary School?
Yes, Siphumelele 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 Siphumelele Primary School a public or private school?
Siphumelele Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Siphumelele Primary School?
You can call 082 556 5626. It is located at 5100, Bhengu Street, Daveyton, Benoni, Benoni.
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