Overview
Siphethu Primary School is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Benoni, Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,218 learners and is staffed by 44 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 28:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q3. It falls within the Ekurhuleni North education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 54 other primary schools in Benoni.
School fees
Siphethu Primary School charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and outings.
Public primary school (Grades R–7); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Siphethu Primary School for 2027?
Tuition at Siphethu Primary School for the 2027 academic year is R0; the school is officially classified as no-fee (Q3) by the Department of Basic Education in the Ekurhuleni North district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 011 424 3602 for specifics.
Is Siphethu Primary School a no-fee school?
Yes, Siphethu Primary School is officially a no-fee school (Q3), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Ekurhuleni North district. No tuition is charged to any of its 1,218 learners.
What is the quintile of Siphethu Primary School and what does it mean for fees?
Siphethu Primary School is a Q3 school, the lowest of three quintile bands designated as "no-fee" under the SA Schools Act. Serving the Benoni, Daveyton, Gauteng community in the Ekurhuleni North district, it receives full state funding and parents are not charged tuition.
How to apply
Applications to Siphethu Primary School for Grade R or Grade 1 (and other grade transfers) are submitted via the GDE Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by Siphethu Primary School in the Ekurhuleni North education district. Below is the step-by-step process specific to Gauteng.
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Confirm availability with Siphethu Primary School
Call 011 424 3602 to confirm whether Siphethu Primary School has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Register on the GDE Online Admissions portal when applications open and select Siphethu Primary School as a preferred school.
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Submit your documents
Upload all required documents to the GDE Online Admissions portal before the published cut-off and keep your reference number.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Siphethu Primary School is a no-fee school (Q3), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Check your GDE Online Admissions dashboard for the placement outcome. If accepted, complete on-site registration at Siphethu Primary School.
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Road-to-Health booklet (Grade R / Grade 1 entry)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Siphethu Primary School for the next school year?
To apply to Siphethu Primary School for the next academic year, register on the GDE Online Admissions portal during the official admission window and select Siphethu Primary School as a preferred school. GDE Online Admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 typically opens around July of the preceding year. For confirmation of available places, contact Siphethu Primary School via phone 011 424 3602.
What documents do I need to apply at Siphethu Primary School?
Siphethu Primary School requires the following documents for admission: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Contact Siphethu Primary School (phone 011 424 3602) for any school-specific requirements and to verify what must be uploaded to the GDE Online Admissions.