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Sizwesethu Primary School

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

Sizwesethu Primary School is a public primary school based in Nigel. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,060 learners.

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

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

1,060
Learners
31
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Gauteng East district

Here is how Sizwesethu Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gauteng East district.

  • Tsakane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sizwesethu Primary School, 1,918 compared with 1,060; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sizwesethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sizwesethu 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 Sizwesethu Primary School's 1,060; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sizwesethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sizwesethu 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 Sizwesethu Primary School's 1,060; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sizwesethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sizwesethu 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 Sizwesethu Primary School's 1,060; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sizwesethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sizwesethu 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 Sizwesethu Primary School's 1,060; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sizwesethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sizwesethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Nigel

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

  • Roseview Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,685 learners against Sizwesethu Primary School's 1,060, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Esibonelwesihle Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sizwesethu Primary School, 1,678 compared with 1,060; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sizwesethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sizwesethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Dunnottar is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,626 learners against Sizwesethu Primary School's 1,060, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Asser Maloka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sizwesethu Primary School, 1,603 compared with 1,060; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sizwesethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sizwesethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • James Nkosi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,551 learners against Sizwesethu Primary School's 1,060, 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 Sizwesethu Primary School for 2027

Because Sizwesethu 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
765, Cnr Mtetwa And Nzimande, Duduza, , Nigel
Postal
949 Nigel 1496
Telephone
011 810 5471
Website
sizwesethuprimary.co.za
Email
vpgule67@gmail.com
EMIS number
700351114

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sizwesethu 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 Sizwesethu Primary School directly, on 011 810 5471, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sizwesethu 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 Sizwesethu Primary School the best school in Nigel?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sizwesethu 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 Sizwesethu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nigel, including Roseview Primary School.
How big are the classes at Sizwesethu Primary School?
Sizwesethu Primary School reported 1,060 learners and 31 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 Sizwesethu Primary School?
Yes, Sizwesethu 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 Sizwesethu Primary School a public or private school?
Sizwesethu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sizwesethu Primary School?
You can call 011 810 5471. It is located at 765, Cnr Mtetwa And Nzimande, Duduza, , Nigel.
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