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Umzamo Primary School

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

Welcome to Umzamo Primary School, a public primary school serving Alberton. It currently teaches around 473 learners.

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Umzamo Primary School is a public primary school in Alberton. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

473
Learners
19
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, Umzamo 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 Umzamo Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

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

  • Windmill Park Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,023 learners against Umzamo Primary School's 473; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umzamo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umzamo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk teaches considerably more learners than Umzamo Primary School, 2,533 compared with 473, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Umzamo Primary School, 2,474 compared with 473, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Umzamo Primary School, 2,471 compared with 473, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,435 learners against Umzamo Primary School's 473; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umzamo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umzamo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Alberton

Zooming into Alberton, here are 5 other schools to compare against Umzamo Primary School.

  • Opelweg Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Umzamo Primary School, 2,474 compared with 473, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,316 learners against Umzamo Primary School's 473, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Edenpark Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,068 learners against Umzamo Primary School's 473, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Encochoyini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,630 learners against Umzamo Primary School's 473, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Royal Schools Alberton Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Umzamo Primary School, 1,575 compared with 473; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umzamo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Umzamo Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Umzamo 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
1429, Gagadu, Thokoza, Alberton, Alberton
Postal
43 Thokoza 1421
Telephone
011 056 5286
EMIS number
700341461

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Umzamo 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 Umzamo Primary School directly, on 011 056 5286, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Umzamo 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 Umzamo Primary School the best school in Alberton?
No matric pass rate is on record for Umzamo 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 Alberton besides Umzamo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Alberton, including Opelweg Primary School.
How big are the classes at Umzamo Primary School?
Umzamo Primary School reported 473 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Umzamo Primary School?
Yes, Umzamo 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 Umzamo Primary School a public or private school?
Umzamo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Umzamo Primary School?
You can call 011 056 5286. It is located at 1429, Gagadu, Thokoza, Alberton, Alberton.
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