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Thulasizwe Primary School

Public primary school · Boksburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (5 circuit)

Thulasizwe Primary School is a public primary school based in Boksburg, Johannesburg. Around 2,067 learners are enrolled here.

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

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

2,067
Learners
55
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni South district, for comparison against Thulasizwe Primary School.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thulasizwe Primary School, 3,023 compared with 2,067; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thulasizwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thulasizwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk sits in roughly the same size range as Thulasizwe Primary School, at 2,533 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thulasizwe Primary School, at 2,474 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thulasizwe Primary School, at 2,471 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is a similar size to Thulasizwe Primary School, with 2,435 learners against 2,067; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thulasizwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thulasizwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thulasizwe Primary School, 2,936 compared with 2,067; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thulasizwe Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Thulasizwe Primary School's 2,067; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thulasizwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thulasizwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is a similar size to Thulasizwe Primary School, with 2,892 learners against 2,067, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is a similar size to Thulasizwe Primary School, with 2,888 learners against 2,067, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is a similar size to Thulasizwe Primary School, with 2,848 learners against 2,067, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Thulasizwe Primary School for 2027

Thulasizwe 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
752, Strandloper Street, Windmill Park Ext 8, Boksburg, Johannesburg
Postal
1211 Boksburg 1460
Telephone
011 913 8186
EMIS number
700162263

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thulasizwe 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 Thulasizwe Primary School directly, on 011 913 8186, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thulasizwe 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 Thulasizwe Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thulasizwe 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 Johannesburg besides Thulasizwe Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Thulasizwe Primary School?
Thulasizwe Primary School reported 2,067 learners and 55 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Thulasizwe Primary School?
Yes, Thulasizwe 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 Thulasizwe Primary School a public or private school?
Thulasizwe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thulasizwe Primary School?
You can call 011 913 8186. It is located at 752, Strandloper Street, Windmill Park Ext 8, Boksburg, Johannesburg.
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