New Comet Primary Mine School
Boksburg, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South
About New Comet Primary Mine School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
New Comet Primary Mine School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
New Comet Primary Mine School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
New Comet Primary Mine School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, New Comet Primary Mine School reported a total enrollment of 1,785 learners with a teaching staff of 53 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
New Comet Primary Mine School is situated in Boksburg (Boksburg), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Ekurhuleni South education district, specifically within the 5 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, under the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 01, Basson Street, Boksburg. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1212 Boksburg 1460.
Curriculum & Academics
New Comet Primary Mine School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
New Comet Primary Mine School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Gauteng Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by public and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at New Comet Primary Mine School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
01, Basson Street, Boksburg
Boksburg, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 1212 Boksburg 1460
Phone
+27 11 917 3014Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700161950
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.