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Zimeleni School

Public primary school, severe mental disability specialisation · Katlehong, Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Zimeleni School, a public primary school serving Katlehong, Germiston. The school's roll stands at roughly 413 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Zimeleni School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Zimeleni School is a public primary school in Katlehong, Germiston.

413
Learners
35
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Severe Mental Disability
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile N/A school, Zimeleni 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 Zimeleni School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ekurhuleni South district with Zimeleni School.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,023 learners against Zimeleni School's 413; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zimeleni School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zimeleni School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk teaches considerably more learners than Zimeleni School, 2,533 compared with 413, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zimeleni School, 2,474 compared with 413, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zimeleni School, 2,471 compared with 413, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,435 learners against Zimeleni School's 413; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zimeleni School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zimeleni School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Germiston

Zooming into Germiston, here are 5 other schools to compare against Zimeleni School.

  • Klopperpark Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zimeleni School, 2,503 compared with 413, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,435 learners against Zimeleni School's 413; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zimeleni School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zimeleni School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alston Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zimeleni School, 2,414 compared with 413, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dawn Park Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,364 learners against Zimeleni School's 413, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwadukathole Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Zimeleni School, 2,364 compared with 413; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zimeleni School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Zimeleni School for 2027

Because Zimeleni School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1111, Msomi, Maphanga, Katlehong, Germiston
Postal
123787 Alrode 1451
Telephone
011 909 1410
EMIS number
700341800

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zimeleni 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 Zimeleni School directly, on 011 909 1410, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zimeleni 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 Zimeleni School the best school in Germiston?
No matric pass rate is on record for Zimeleni 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 Zimeleni School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Germiston, including Klopperpark Primary School.
How big are the classes at Zimeleni School?
Zimeleni School reported 413 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 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 Zimeleni School?
Yes, Zimeleni 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 Zimeleni School a public or private school?
Zimeleni School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zimeleni School?
You can call 011 909 1410. It is located at 1111, Msomi, Maphanga, Katlehong, Germiston.
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