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Zithembeni Primary School

Public primary school · Kwa Thema, Springs, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Zithembeni Primary School, a public primary school serving Kwa Thema, Springs. The school's roll stands at roughly 736 learners.

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

Zithembeni Primary School is a public primary school in Kwa Thema, Springs. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

736
Learners
22
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Zithembeni 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 Zithembeni Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

5 other schools in Gauteng East district, for comparison against Zithembeni Primary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,918 learners against Zithembeni Primary School's 736; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zithembeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zithembeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zithembeni Primary School, 1,895 compared with 736; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zithembeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zithembeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zithembeni Primary School, 1,843 compared with 736; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zithembeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zithembeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zithembeni Primary School, 1,827 compared with 736; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zithembeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zithembeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zithembeni Primary School, 1,823 compared with 736; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zithembeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zithembeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Springs

Zooming into Springs, here are 5 other schools to compare against Zithembeni Primary School.

  • Payneville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zithembeni Primary School, 1,609 compared with 736, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Primary School Morester is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,566 learners against Zithembeni Primary School's 736, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Phulong Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Zithembeni Primary School's 736; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zithembeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 72% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zithembeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kenneth Masekela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,511 learners against Zithembeni Primary School's 736; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zithembeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 81.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zithembeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Werda is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,467 learners against Zithembeni Primary School's 736, 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 Zithembeni Primary School for 2027

Zithembeni 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
2758, Makgalemele, Vergenoeg, Kwa Thema, Springs
Postal
83 Kwa Thema 1560
Telephone
011 736 3502
EMIS number
700351312

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zithembeni 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 Zithembeni Primary School directly, on 011 736 3502, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zithembeni 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 Zithembeni Primary School the best school in Springs?
No matric pass rate is on record for Zithembeni 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 Springs besides Zithembeni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Springs, including Payneville Primary School.
How big are the classes at Zithembeni Primary School?
Zithembeni Primary School reported 736 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Zithembeni Primary School?
Yes, Zithembeni 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 Zithembeni Primary School a public or private school?
Zithembeni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zithembeni Primary School?
You can call 011 736 3502. It is located at 2758, Makgalemele, Vergenoeg, Kwa Thema, Springs.
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