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Umsobomvu Primary School

Public primary school · Springs, Springs, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (3 circuit)

Umsobomvu Primary School is a public primary school in Springs. Around 608 learners are enrolled here.

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

Located in Springs, Umsobomvu Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

608
Learners
20
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Gauteng East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gauteng East district with Umsobomvu Primary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Umsobomvu Primary School, 1,918 compared with 608; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umsobomvu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umsobomvu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Umsobomvu Primary School's 608; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umsobomvu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umsobomvu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,843 learners against Umsobomvu Primary School's 608; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umsobomvu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umsobomvu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,827 learners against Umsobomvu Primary School's 608; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umsobomvu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umsobomvu 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 Umsobomvu Primary School's 608; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umsobomvu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umsobomvu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Springs

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

  • Payneville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,609 learners against Umsobomvu Primary School's 608, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Primary School Morester teaches considerably more learners than Umsobomvu Primary School, 1,566 compared with 608, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Phulong Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Umsobomvu Primary School, 1,527 compared with 608; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umsobomvu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 72% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umsobomvu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kenneth Masekela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Umsobomvu Primary School, 1,511 compared with 608; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umsobomvu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 81.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umsobomvu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Werda teaches considerably more learners than Umsobomvu Primary School, 1,467 compared with 608, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Umsobomvu Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Umsobomvu Primary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
10404, Shabangu, Kwa-Thema, Springs, Springs
Postal
194 Kwa-Thema 1563
Telephone
011 736 9924
EMIS number
700351205

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Umsobomvu 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 Umsobomvu Primary School directly, on 011 736 9924, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Umsobomvu 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 Umsobomvu Primary School the best school in Springs?
No matric pass rate is on record for Umsobomvu 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 Springs besides Umsobomvu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Springs, including Payneville Primary School.
How big are the classes at Umsobomvu Primary School?
Umsobomvu Primary School reported 608 learners and 20 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 Umsobomvu Primary School?
Yes, Umsobomvu 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 Umsobomvu Primary School a public or private school?
Umsobomvu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Umsobomvu Primary School?
You can call 011 736 9924. It is located at 10404, Shabangu, Kwa-Thema, Springs, Springs.
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