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Alston Primary School

Public primary school · Germiston, Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (5 circuit)

Welcome to Alston Primary School, a public primary school serving Germiston. The school's roll stands at roughly 2,414 learners.

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Alston Primary School is a public primary school in Germiston. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

2,414
Learners
81
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni South district, for comparison against Alston Primary School.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Alston Primary School, at 3,023 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alston Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alston Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is a similar size to Alston Primary School, with 2,533 learners against 2,414, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School is a similar size to Alston Primary School, with 2,474 learners against 2,414, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School is a similar size to Alston Primary School, with 2,471 learners against 2,414, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School sits in roughly the same size range as Alston Primary School, at 2,435 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alston Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alston Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Germiston

Zooming into Germiston, here are 5 other schools to compare against Alston Primary School.

  • Klopperpark Primary School is a similar size to Alston Primary School, with 2,503 learners against 2,414, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Eden-Ridge High School sits in roughly the same size range as Alston Primary School, at 2,435 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alston Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alston Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dawn Park Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Alston Primary School, at 2,364 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwadukathole Comprehensive School is a similar size to Alston Primary School, with 2,364 learners against 2,414; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alston Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Kwanele Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Alston Primary School, at 2,350 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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 Alston Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Alston Primary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1, Heather & Klipspringer, Leondale, Germiston, Germiston
Postal
Po Box 16015 Leondale 1424
Telephone
011 865 1506
Website
alstonps.co.za
Email
help@alstonps.co.za
EMIS number
700161026

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Alston 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 Alston Primary School directly, on 011 865 1506, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Alston 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 Alston Primary School the best school in Germiston?
No matric pass rate is on record for Alston 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 Germiston besides Alston Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Germiston, including Klopperpark Primary School.
How big are the classes at Alston Primary School?
Alston Primary School reported 2,414 learners and 81 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Alston Primary School?
Yes, Alston 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 Alston Primary School a public or private school?
Alston Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Alston Primary School?
You can call 011 865 1506. It is located at 1, Heather & Klipspringer, Leondale, Germiston, Germiston.
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