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Tsumbedzo Primary School

Public primary school · Meadowlands, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (2 circuit)

In Meadowlands, Johannesburg, Tsumbedzo Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 364 learners.

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

Tsumbedzo Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Meadowlands, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

364
Learners
14
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Tsumbedzo 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 Tsumbedzo Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

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

  • Forte Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsumbedzo Primary School, 2,274 compared with 364; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsumbedzo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsumbedzo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Tsumbedzo Primary School, 1,997 compared with 364, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsumbedzo Primary School, 1,901 compared with 364, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,861 learners against Tsumbedzo Primary School's 364; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsumbedzo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsumbedzo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsumbedzo Primary School, 1,846 compared with 364; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsumbedzo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsumbedzo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Tsumbedzo Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Tsumbedzo Primary School's 364; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsumbedzo Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsumbedzo Primary School, 2,896 compared with 364; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsumbedzo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsumbedzo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Tsumbedzo Primary School's 364, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Tsumbedzo Primary School's 364, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsumbedzo Primary School, 2,848 compared with 364, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Tsumbedzo Primary School for 2027

Tsumbedzo 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
493, Nkuna Street, Zone 5, Meadowlands, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o.box 31 Meadowlands 1852
Telephone
079 411 1818
EMIS number
700141101

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tsumbedzo 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 Tsumbedzo Primary School directly, on 079 411 1818, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tsumbedzo 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 Tsumbedzo Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tsumbedzo 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 Tsumbedzo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Tsumbedzo Primary School?
Tsumbedzo Primary School reported 364 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Tsumbedzo Primary School?
Yes, Tsumbedzo 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 Tsumbedzo Primary School a public or private school?
Tsumbedzo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tsumbedzo Primary School?
You can call 079 411 1818. It is located at 493, Nkuna Street, Zone 5, Meadowlands, Johannesburg.
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