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Alpha Primary School

Public primary school · Lenasia, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (2 circuit)

In Lenasia, Johannesburg, Alpha Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 915 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Alpha Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Alpha Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Lenasia, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

915
Learners
29
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
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More about this school

  • Rising Sun Newspapers (a Johannesburg-south community paper) has covered a karate demonstration event (grades R-3, run by instructor Mr Mohan Hira and Sensei Pravesh Naidoo) and the school's annual speech contest, indicating an active enrichment programme.
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Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Alpha 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 Alpha Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg Central district with Alpha Primary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Alpha Primary School's 915; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alpha Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alpha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Alpha Primary School, 2,371 compared with 915; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alpha Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alpha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,256 learners against Alpha Primary School's 915; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alpha Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alpha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Alpha Primary School, 1,987 compared with 915; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alpha Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alpha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Alpha Primary School, 1,952 compared with 915; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alpha Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Alpha Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Alpha Primary School's 915; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alpha Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Alpha Primary School, 2,896 compared with 915; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alpha Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alpha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Alpha Primary School's 915, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Alpha Primary School's 915, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Alpha Primary School, 2,848 compared with 915, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Alpha Primary School for 2027

Because Alpha Primary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1, Widgeon & Weaverbird Streets, Extension 1, Lenasia, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o.box 3 Lenasia 1820
Telephone
011 852 2203
Website
alphaprimary.net
Email
alpha1primary@gmail.com
EMIS number
700110056

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Alpha 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 Alpha Primary School directly, on 011 852 2203, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Alpha 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 Alpha Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Alpha 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 Alpha Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Alpha Primary School?
Alpha Primary School reported 915 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Alpha Primary School?
Yes, Alpha 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 Alpha Primary School a public or private school?
Alpha Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Alpha Primary School?
You can call 011 852 2203. It is located at 1, Widgeon & Weaverbird Streets, Extension 1, Lenasia, Johannesburg.
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