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Sithokomele Primary School

Public primary school · Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Gauteng · Sedibeng East district (2 circuit)

Sithokomele Primary School is a public primary school based in Heidelberg. Around 1,194 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Heidelberg, Sithokomele Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,194
Learners
36
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Sithokomele Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Sithokomele Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Sedibeng East district

5 other schools in Sedibeng East district, for comparison against Sithokomele Primary School.

  • Sicelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sithokomele Primary School, 2,125 compared with 1,194, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Sithokomele Primary School's 1,194, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Randvaal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,832 learners against Sithokomele Primary School's 1,194, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School De Deur is a similar size to Sithokomele Primary School, with 1,659 learners against 1,194, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Meyerton Secondary School is a similar size to Sithokomele Primary School, with 1,611 learners against 1,194; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sithokomele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 82.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sithokomele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Heidelberg

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

  • Ratanda Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sithokomele Primary School, at 1,592 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sithokomele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sithokomele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sithokomele Primary School, at 1,203 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sithokomele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 83% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sithokomele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School is a similar size to Sithokomele Primary School, with 1,162 learners against 1,194, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ratanda Primary School is a similar size to Sithokomele Primary School, with 1,154 learners against 1,194, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Khanya-Lesedi Sports School Of Specialisation sits in roughly the same size range as Sithokomele Primary School, at 1,122 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sithokomele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sithokomele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Sithokomele Primary School for 2027

Sithokomele 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
77, Corner Sigasa & Mazibuko Street, Ratanda, Heidelberg, Heidelberg
Postal
P.o.box 383 Heidelberg 1438
Telephone
016 065 0704
Website
sithokomeleps.88designs.africa
EMIS number
700341271

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sithokomele 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 Sithokomele Primary School directly, on 016 065 0704, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sithokomele 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 Sithokomele Primary School the best school in Heidelberg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sithokomele 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 Heidelberg besides Sithokomele Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Heidelberg, including Ratanda Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sithokomele Primary School?
Sithokomele Primary School reported 1,194 learners and 36 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 Sithokomele Primary School?
Yes, Sithokomele 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 Sithokomele Primary School a public or private school?
Sithokomele Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sithokomele Primary School?
You can call 016 065 0704. It is located at 77, Corner Sigasa & Mazibuko Street, Ratanda, Heidelberg, Heidelberg.
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