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Zithathele Primary School

Public primary school · Orlando East, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (2 circuit)

Zithathele Primary School is a public primary school based in Orlando East, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,596 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Zithathele Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Orlando East, Johannesburg, Zithathele Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,596
Learners
43
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Zithathele 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 Zithathele Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

Here is how Zithathele Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg North district.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zithathele Primary School, 2,936 compared with 1,596; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zithathele Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zithathele Primary School, 2,892 compared with 1,596, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College teaches considerably more learners than Zithathele Primary School, 2,611 compared with 1,596, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zithathele Primary School, 2,517 compared with 1,596, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 teaches considerably more learners than Zithathele Primary School, 2,447 compared with 1,596; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zithathele Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zithathele Primary School, 2,936 compared with 1,596; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zithathele Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Zithathele Primary School's 1,596; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zithathele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zithathele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zithathele Primary School, 2,892 compared with 1,596, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zithathele Primary School, 2,888 compared with 1,596, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Zithathele Primary School's 1,596, 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 Zithathele Primary School for 2027

Zithathele 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
6566, Mooki, Orlando East, Orlando East, Johannesburg
Postal
55 Orlando 1803
Telephone
010 442 4513
EMIS number
700133322

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zithathele 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 Zithathele Primary School directly, on 010 442 4513, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zithathele 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 Zithathele Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Zithathele 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 Zithathele Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Zithathele Primary School?
Zithathele Primary School reported 1,596 learners and 43 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Zithathele Primary School?
Yes, Zithathele 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 Zithathele Primary School a public or private school?
Zithathele Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zithathele Primary School?
You can call 010 442 4513. It is located at 6566, Mooki, Orlando East, Orlando East, Johannesburg.
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