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Bakerton Primary School

Public primary school · Springs, Springs, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (4 circuit)

Bakerton Primary School is a public primary school based in Springs. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,145 learners.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Bakerton Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Springs, Bakerton Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,145
Learners
36
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Bakerton Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Bakerton Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gauteng East district with Bakerton Primary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bakerton Primary School, 1,918 compared with 1,145; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bakerton Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bakerton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Bakerton Primary School's 1,145; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bakerton Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bakerton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,843 learners against Bakerton Primary School's 1,145; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bakerton Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bakerton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,827 learners against Bakerton Primary School's 1,145; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bakerton Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bakerton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,823 learners against Bakerton Primary School's 1,145; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bakerton Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bakerton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Springs

And within Springs itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Payneville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,609 learners against Bakerton Primary School's 1,145, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Primary School Morester is a similar size to Bakerton Primary School, with 1,566 learners against 1,145, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Phulong Secondary School is a similar size to Bakerton Primary School, with 1,527 learners against 1,145; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bakerton Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 72% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bakerton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kenneth Masekela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bakerton Primary School, at 1,511 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bakerton Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 81.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bakerton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Werda sits in roughly the same size range as Bakerton Primary School, at 1,467 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Bakerton Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Bakerton 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
61, Honeysuckle Drive Extension 4, Bakerton, Springs, Springs
Postal
P.o. Box 2322 Springs 1560
Telephone
011 733 4035
EMIS number
700400060
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bakerton 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 Bakerton Primary School directly, on 011 733 4035, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bakerton Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Bakerton Primary School the best school in Springs?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bakerton 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 Springs besides Bakerton Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Springs, including Payneville Primary School.
How big are the classes at Bakerton Primary School?
Bakerton Primary School reported 1,145 learners and 36 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 Bakerton Primary School?
Yes, Bakerton 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 Bakerton Primary School a public or private school?
Bakerton Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bakerton Primary School?
You can call 011 733 4035. It is located at 61, Honeysuckle Drive Extension 4, Bakerton, Springs, Springs.
Related

Related schools in Springs

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