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Umkhathizwe Primary School

Public primary school · Alberton, Thokoza, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (2 circuit)

Umkhathizwe Primary School is a public primary school in Alberton, Thokoza. It currently teaches around 808 learners.

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

Located in Alberton, Thokoza, Umkhathizwe Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

808
Learners
23
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ekurhuleni South district with Umkhathizwe Primary School.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Umkhathizwe Primary School, 3,023 compared with 808; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umkhathizwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umkhathizwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,533 learners against Umkhathizwe Primary School's 808, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,474 learners against Umkhathizwe Primary School's 808, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,471 learners against Umkhathizwe Primary School's 808, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches considerably more learners than Umkhathizwe Primary School, 2,435 compared with 808; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umkhathizwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umkhathizwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Thokoza

Schoolhive does not yet have other schools listed in Thokoza to compare Umkhathizwe Primary School against.

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 Umkhathizwe Primary School for 2027

Because Umkhathizwe 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
1090, Mjivane Street, Thokoza, Alberton, Thokoza
Postal
Box 77 Thokoza 1426
Telephone
011 860 2631
EMIS number
700341446

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Umkhathizwe 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 Umkhathizwe Primary School directly, on 011 860 2631, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Umkhathizwe 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 Umkhathizwe Primary School the best school in Thokoza?
No matric pass rate is on record for Umkhathizwe 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 Thokoza besides Umkhathizwe Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Thokoza.
How big are the classes at Umkhathizwe Primary School?
Umkhathizwe Primary School reported 808 learners and 23 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 Umkhathizwe Primary School?
Yes, Umkhathizwe 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 Umkhathizwe Primary School a public or private school?
Umkhathizwe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Umkhathizwe Primary School?
You can call 011 860 2631. It is located at 1090, Mjivane Street, Thokoza, Alberton, Thokoza.