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Somelulwazi Primary School

Public primary school · Johannesburg, Soweto, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (1 circuit)

In Johannesburg, Soweto, Somelulwazi Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 1,787 learners are enrolled here.

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

Somelulwazi Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Johannesburg, Soweto. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

1,787
Learners
51
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Somelulwazi 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 Somelulwazi Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

5 other schools in Johannesburg Central district, for comparison against Somelulwazi Primary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Somelulwazi Primary School's 1,787; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Somelulwazi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Somelulwazi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President is a similar size to Somelulwazi Primary School, with 2,371 learners against 1,787; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Somelulwazi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Somelulwazi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School is a similar size to Somelulwazi Primary School, with 2,256 learners against 1,787; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Somelulwazi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Somelulwazi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is a similar size to Somelulwazi Primary School, with 1,987 learners against 1,787; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Somelulwazi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Somelulwazi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is a similar size to Somelulwazi Primary School, with 1,952 learners against 1,787; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Somelulwazi Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Soweto

Zooming into Soweto, here are 5 other schools to compare against Somelulwazi Primary School.

  • Noordgesig Primary School is a similar size to Somelulwazi Primary School, with 2,394 learners against 1,787, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is a similar size to Somelulwazi Primary School, with 1,952 learners against 1,787; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Somelulwazi Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Protea Glen Primary School No.2 sits in roughly the same size range as Somelulwazi Primary School, at 1,887 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Basa Protea Glen Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Somelulwazi Primary School, at 1,578 learners; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 97.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Somelulwazi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nomzamo Madikizela Mandela Primary School is a similar size to Somelulwazi Primary School, with 1,542 learners against 1,787, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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 Somelulwazi Primary School for 2027

Somelulwazi 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
10322, Iq Misgund, Freedom Park, Johannesburg, Soweto
Postal
P.o Box 967 Eldorado 1811
Telephone
011 945 7865
EMIS number
700400204

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Somelulwazi 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 Somelulwazi Primary School directly, on 011 945 7865, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Somelulwazi 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 Somelulwazi Primary School the best school in Soweto?
No matric pass rate is on record for Somelulwazi 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 Soweto besides Somelulwazi Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Soweto, including Noordgesig Primary School.
How big are the classes at Somelulwazi Primary School?
Somelulwazi Primary School reported 1,787 learners and 51 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Somelulwazi Primary School?
Yes, Somelulwazi 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 Somelulwazi Primary School a public or private school?
Somelulwazi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Somelulwazi Primary School?
You can call 011 945 7865. It is located at 10322, Iq Misgund, Freedom Park, Johannesburg, Soweto.
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