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Umtholo Primary School

Public primary school · Katlehong, Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (1 circuit)

Umtholo Primary School is a public primary school based in Katlehong, Germiston. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,564 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Umtholo Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Katlehong, Germiston, Umtholo Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,564
Learners
47
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Umtholo Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Umtholo Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni South district, for comparison against Umtholo Primary School.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Umtholo Primary School, 3,023 compared with 1,564; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umtholo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umtholo 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 Umtholo Primary School's 1,564, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,474 learners against Umtholo Primary School's 1,564, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,471 learners against Umtholo Primary School's 1,564, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches considerably more learners than Umtholo Primary School, 2,435 compared with 1,564; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umtholo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umtholo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Germiston

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

  • Klopperpark Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,503 learners against Umtholo Primary School's 1,564, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches considerably more learners than Umtholo Primary School, 2,435 compared with 1,564; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umtholo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umtholo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alston Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,414 learners against Umtholo Primary School's 1,564, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dawn Park Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Umtholo Primary School, 2,364 compared with 1,564, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwadukathole Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,364 learners against Umtholo Primary School's 1,564; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umtholo Primary School; 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 Umtholo Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Umtholo 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
1192, Zone 4, Zonkizizwe, Katlehong, Germiston
Postal
12408 Katlehong 1432
Telephone
011 307 2354
EMIS number
700341453

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Umtholo 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 Umtholo Primary School directly, on 011 307 2354, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Umtholo 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 Umtholo Primary School the best school in Germiston?
No matric pass rate is on record for Umtholo 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 Germiston besides Umtholo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Germiston, including Klopperpark Primary School.
How big are the classes at Umtholo Primary School?
Umtholo Primary School reported 1,564 learners and 47 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Umtholo Primary School?
Yes, Umtholo 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 Umtholo Primary School a public or private school?
Umtholo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Umtholo Primary School?
You can call 011 307 2354. It is located at 1192, Zone 4, Zonkizizwe, Katlehong, Germiston.
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