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Umnyezane Primary School

Public primary school · Putfontein, Benoni, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (3 circuit)

Umnyezane Primary School is a public primary school in Putfontein, Benoni. It currently teaches around 801 learners.

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

Located in Putfontein, Benoni, Umnyezane Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

801
Learners
27
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Umnyezane Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Umnyezane Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

Here is how Umnyezane Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ekurhuleni North district.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Umnyezane Primary School, 2,593 compared with 801; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umnyezane Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umnyezane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Umnyezane Primary School, 2,591 compared with 801; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umnyezane Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umnyezane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Umnyezane Primary School, 2,575 compared with 801; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umnyezane Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umnyezane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,531 learners against Umnyezane Primary School's 801; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umnyezane Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Umnyezane Primary School's 801; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umnyezane Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umnyezane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Benoni

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

  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Umnyezane Primary School, 2,575 compared with 801; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umnyezane Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umnyezane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Umnyezane Primary School's 801; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umnyezane Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umnyezane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,338 learners against Umnyezane Primary School's 801; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umnyezane Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 86.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umnyezane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,823 learners against Umnyezane Primary School's 801; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umnyezane Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umnyezane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sazakhela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,819 learners against Umnyezane Primary School's 801, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 Umnyezane Primary School for 2027

Umnyezane 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
23, Ir Of Portion 5, Knopiesfontein, Putfontein, Benoni
Postal
P.o Box Putfontein 1513
Telephone
082 552 8539
EMIS number
700311605

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Umnyezane 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 Umnyezane Primary School directly, on 082 552 8539, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Umnyezane 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 Umnyezane Primary School the best school in Benoni?
No matric pass rate is on record for Umnyezane 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 Benoni besides Umnyezane Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Umnyezane Primary School?
Umnyezane Primary School reported 801 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Umnyezane Primary School?
Yes, Umnyezane 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 Umnyezane Primary School a public or private school?
Umnyezane Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Umnyezane Primary School?
You can call 082 552 8539. It is located at 23, Ir Of Portion 5, Knopiesfontein, Putfontein, Benoni.
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