Overview
Somelulwazi Primary School is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Johannesburg, Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,787 learners and is staffed by 51 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 35:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q1. It falls within the Johannesburg Central education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 123 other primary schools in Johannesburg.
School fees
Somelulwazi 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 Somelulwazi Primary School for 2027?
Tuition at Somelulwazi Primary School for the 2027 academic year is R0; the school is officially classified as no-fee (Q1) by the Department of Basic Education in the Johannesburg Central district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 011 945 7865 for specifics.
Is Somelulwazi Primary School a no-fee school?
Yes, Somelulwazi Primary School is officially a no-fee school (Q1), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Johannesburg Central district. No tuition is charged to any of its 1,787 learners.
What is the quintile of Somelulwazi Primary School and what does it mean for fees?
Somelulwazi Primary School is a Q1 school, the lowest of three quintile bands designated as "no-fee" under the SA Schools Act. Serving the Johannesburg, Freedom Park, Gauteng community in the Johannesburg Central district, it receives full state funding and parents are not charged tuition.
How to apply
Applications to Somelulwazi 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 Somelulwazi Primary School in the Johannesburg Central education district. Below is the step-by-step process specific to Gauteng.
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Confirm availability with Somelulwazi Primary School
Call 011 945 7865 to confirm whether Somelulwazi 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 Somelulwazi 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
Somelulwazi Primary School is a no-fee school (Q1), 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 Somelulwazi 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 Somelulwazi Primary School for the next school year?
To apply to Somelulwazi Primary School for the next academic year, register on the GDE Online Admissions portal during the official admission window and select Somelulwazi 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 Somelulwazi Primary School via phone 011 945 7865.
What documents do I need to apply at Somelulwazi Primary School?
Somelulwazi 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 Somelulwazi Primary School (phone 011 945 7865) for any school-specific requirements and to verify what must be uploaded to the GDE Online Admissions.