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Xhobani Primary School

Public primary school · Carletonville, Merafong City, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (1 circuit)

In Carletonville, Merafong City, Xhobani Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 1,458 learners.

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

Xhobani Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Carletonville, Merafong City. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

1,458
Learners
46
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Xhobani 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 Xhobani Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

Here is how Xhobani Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gauteng West district.

  • Badirile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,239 learners against Xhobani Primary School's 1,458; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Xhobani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 84.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Xhobani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Xhobani Primary School, at 2,000 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Xhobani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 88.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Xhobani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesego Primary School is a similar size to Xhobani Primary School, with 1,996 learners against 1,458, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel sits in roughly the same size range as Xhobani Primary School, at 1,986 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Xhobani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Xhobani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School is a similar size to Xhobani Primary School, with 1,928 learners against 1,458; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 94.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Xhobani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Merafong City

Zooming into Merafong City, here are 1 other schools to compare against Xhobani Primary School.

  • Primary School Dagbreek teaches fewer learners than Xhobani Primary School, 787 compared with 1,458, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Xhobani Primary School for 2027

Xhobani 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
1367, Hlobo Street, Wedela, Carletonville, Merafong City
Postal
357 Carletonville 2499
Telephone
082 553 3579
EMIS number
700932347

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Xhobani 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 Xhobani Primary School directly, on 082 553 3579, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Xhobani 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 Xhobani Primary School the best school in Merafong City?
No matric pass rate is on record for Xhobani 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 Merafong City besides Xhobani Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 1 other schools in and around Merafong City, including Laerskool Dagbreek.
How big are the classes at Xhobani Primary School?
Xhobani Primary School reported 1,458 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Xhobani Primary School?
Yes, Xhobani 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 Xhobani Primary School a public or private school?
Xhobani Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Xhobani Primary School?
You can call 082 553 3579. It is located at 1367, Hlobo Street, Wedela, Carletonville, Merafong City.
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