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Totomeng Primary School

Public primary school · Johannesburg, Soweto, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (3 circuit)

Totomeng Primary School is a public primary school in Johannesburg, Soweto. The school's roll stands at roughly 337 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Totomeng Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Johannesburg, Soweto, Totomeng Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

337
Learners
15
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

Here is how Totomeng Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg West district.

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Totomeng Primary School's 337; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Totomeng Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Totomeng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,997 learners against Totomeng Primary School's 337, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,901 learners against Totomeng Primary School's 337, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Totomeng Primary School, 1,861 compared with 337; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Totomeng Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Totomeng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,846 learners against Totomeng Primary School's 337; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Totomeng Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Totomeng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Soweto

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

  • Noordgesig Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,394 learners against Totomeng Primary School's 337, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against Totomeng Primary School's 337; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Totomeng Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Protea Glen Primary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Totomeng Primary School, 1,887 compared with 337, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Somelulwazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Totomeng Primary School, 1,787 compared with 337, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Basa Protea Glen Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Totomeng Primary School, 1,578 compared with 337; 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 Totomeng 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 Totomeng Primary School for 2027

Totomeng 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
691, Lenong, Meadowlands Zone 8, Johannesburg, Soweto
Postal
43 Meadowlands 1852
Telephone
010 006 6159
EMIS number
700141069

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Totomeng 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 Totomeng Primary School directly, on 010 006 6159, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Totomeng 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 Totomeng Primary School the best school in Soweto?
No matric pass rate is on record for Totomeng 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 Totomeng Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Soweto, including Noordgesig Primary School.
How big are the classes at Totomeng Primary School?
Totomeng Primary School reported 337 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Totomeng Primary School?
Yes, Totomeng 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 Totomeng Primary School a public or private school?
Totomeng Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Totomeng Primary School?
You can call 010 006 6159. It is located at 691, Lenong, Meadowlands Zone 8, Johannesburg, Soweto.
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