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Vukani Primary School

Public primary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (5 circuit)

Vukani Primary School is a public primary school in Soweto, Johannesburg. Around 670 learners are enrolled here.

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Located in Soweto, Johannesburg, Vukani Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

670
Learners
20
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Vukani Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Vukani Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg Central district with Vukani Primary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vukani Primary School, 2,678 compared with 670; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vukani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vukani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,371 learners against Vukani Primary School's 670; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vukani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vukani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Vukani Primary School, 2,256 compared with 670; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vukani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vukani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,987 learners against Vukani Primary School's 670; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vukani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vukani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against Vukani Primary School's 670; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vukani Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vukani Primary School, 2,936 compared with 670; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vukani Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Vukani Primary School's 670; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vukani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vukani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vukani Primary School, 2,892 compared with 670, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vukani Primary School, 2,888 compared with 670, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Vukani Primary School's 670, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Vukani Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Vukani 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
1435, Phera Street, Jabavu, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
97 Dube 1800
Telephone
011 984 4247
EMIS number
700133264

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vukani 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 Vukani Primary School directly, on 011 984 4247, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vukani 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 Vukani Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Vukani 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 Vukani Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Vukani Primary School?
Vukani Primary School reported 670 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Vukani Primary School?
Yes, Vukani 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 Vukani Primary School a public or private school?
Vukani Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vukani Primary School?
You can call 011 984 4247. It is located at 1435, Phera Street, Jabavu, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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