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Uvuyo Primary School

Public primary school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (1 circuit)

In Johannesburg, Uvuyo Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 681 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Uvuyo Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Uvuyo Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

681
Learners
23
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Uvuyo 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 Uvuyo Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

5 other schools in Johannesburg West district, for comparison against Uvuyo Primary School.

  • Forte Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Uvuyo Primary School, 2,274 compared with 681; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Uvuyo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Uvuyo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Uvuyo Primary School, 1,997 compared with 681, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Uvuyo Primary School, 1,901 compared with 681, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,861 learners against Uvuyo Primary School's 681; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Uvuyo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Uvuyo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Uvuyo Primary School, 1,846 compared with 681; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Uvuyo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Uvuyo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Uvuyo Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Uvuyo Primary School's 681; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Uvuyo Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Uvuyo Primary School, 2,896 compared with 681; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Uvuyo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Uvuyo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Uvuyo Primary School's 681, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Uvuyo Primary School's 681, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Uvuyo Primary School, 2,848 compared with 681, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Uvuyo Primary School for 2027

Uvuyo 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
461, Gumede Street, Soweto, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
363 Dobsonville 1865
Telephone
011 039 0555
EMIS number
700133462

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Uvuyo 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 Uvuyo Primary School directly, on 011 039 0555, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Uvuyo 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 Uvuyo Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Uvuyo 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 Johannesburg besides Uvuyo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Uvuyo Primary School?
Uvuyo Primary School reported 681 learners and 23 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 Uvuyo Primary School?
Yes, Uvuyo 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 Uvuyo Primary School a public or private school?
Uvuyo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Uvuyo Primary School?
You can call 011 039 0555. It is located at 461, Gumede Street, Soweto, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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