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Zimele Primary School

Public primary school · Boksburg, Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (3 circuit)

Zimele Primary School is a public primary school in Boksburg, Germiston. It currently teaches around 1,076 learners.

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

Located in Boksburg, Germiston, Zimele Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,076
Learners
32
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Zimele Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Zimele Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

Here is how Zimele Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ekurhuleni South district.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zimele Primary School, 3,023 compared with 1,076; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zimele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zimele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,533 learners against Zimele Primary School's 1,076, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,474 learners against Zimele Primary School's 1,076, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,471 learners against Zimele Primary School's 1,076, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches considerably more learners than Zimele Primary School, 2,435 compared with 1,076; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zimele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zimele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Germiston

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

  • Klopperpark Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,503 learners against Zimele Primary School's 1,076, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches considerably more learners than Zimele Primary School, 2,435 compared with 1,076; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zimele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zimele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alston Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,414 learners against Zimele Primary School's 1,076, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dawn Park Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zimele Primary School, 2,364 compared with 1,076, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwadukathole Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,364 learners against Zimele Primary School's 1,076; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zimele Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Zimele Primary School for 2027

Zimele 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
1152, Hlophe, Vosloorus, Boksburg, Germiston
Postal
12009 Rusloo 1475
Telephone
011 906 1700
EMIS number
700162107

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zimele 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 Zimele Primary School directly, on 011 906 1700, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zimele 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 Zimele Primary School the best school in Germiston?
No matric pass rate is on record for Zimele 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 Germiston besides Zimele Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Germiston, including Klopperpark Primary School.
How big are the classes at Zimele Primary School?
Zimele Primary School reported 1,076 learners and 32 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 Zimele Primary School?
Yes, Zimele 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 Zimele Primary School a public or private school?
Zimele Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zimele Primary School?
You can call 011 906 1700. It is located at 1152, Hlophe, Vosloorus, Boksburg, Germiston.
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