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Vusisizwe Primary School

Public primary school · Soweto, Soweto, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (4 circuit)

Vusisizwe Primary School is a public primary school in Soweto. Around 513 learners are enrolled here.

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

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

513
Learners
20
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Vusisizwe 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 Vusisizwe 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 Vusisizwe Primary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vusisizwe Primary School, 2,678 compared with 513; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vusisizwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vusisizwe 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 Vusisizwe Primary School's 513; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vusisizwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vusisizwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Vusisizwe Primary School, 2,256 compared with 513; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vusisizwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vusisizwe 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 Vusisizwe Primary School's 513; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vusisizwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vusisizwe 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 Vusisizwe Primary School's 513; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vusisizwe Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Soweto

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

  • Noordgesig Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,394 learners against Vusisizwe Primary School's 513, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against Vusisizwe Primary School's 513; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vusisizwe Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Protea Glen Primary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Vusisizwe Primary School, 1,887 compared with 513, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Somelulwazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vusisizwe Primary School, 1,787 compared with 513, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Basa Protea Glen Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Vusisizwe Primary School, 1,578 compared with 513; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 97.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vusisizwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Vusisizwe Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Vusisizwe 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
778, Maseko, Zola Nortn, Soweto, Soweto
Postal
267 Kwa-Xuma 1867
Telephone
011 934 8230
EMIS number
700111443

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vusisizwe 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 Vusisizwe Primary School directly, on 011 934 8230, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vusisizwe 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 Vusisizwe Primary School the best school in Soweto?
No matric pass rate is on record for Vusisizwe 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 Soweto besides Vusisizwe Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Soweto, including Noordgesig Primary School.
How big are the classes at Vusisizwe Primary School?
Vusisizwe Primary School reported 513 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Vusisizwe Primary School?
Yes, Vusisizwe 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 Vusisizwe Primary School a public or private school?
Vusisizwe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vusisizwe Primary School?
You can call 011 934 8230. It is located at 778, Maseko, Zola Nortn, Soweto, Soweto.
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