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Barcelona Primary School

Public primary school · Etwatwa, Benoni, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (5 circuit)

Barcelona Primary School is a public primary school based in Etwatwa, Benoni. It currently teaches around 1,503 learners.

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

In Etwatwa, Benoni, Barcelona Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,503
Learners
45
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Barcelona Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Barcelona 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 Barcelona Primary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School is a similar size to Barcelona Primary School, with 1,918 learners against 1,503; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barcelona Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barcelona Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Barcelona Primary School, at 1,895 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barcelona Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barcelona Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Barcelona Primary School, at 1,843 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barcelona Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barcelona Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is a similar size to Barcelona Primary School, with 1,827 learners against 1,503; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barcelona Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barcelona Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Barcelona Primary School, at 1,823 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barcelona Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barcelona Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Benoni

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

  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Barcelona Primary School, 2,575 compared with 1,503; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barcelona Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barcelona Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Barcelona Primary School's 1,503; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barcelona Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barcelona Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,338 learners against Barcelona Primary School's 1,503; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barcelona Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 86.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barcelona Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Barcelona Primary School, at 1,823 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barcelona Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barcelona Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sazakhela Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Barcelona Primary School, at 1,819 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 Barcelona Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Barcelona 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
22640, Ngungunyane Avenue, Barcelona, Etwatwa, Benoni
Postal
774 Daveyton 1520
Telephone
010 065 0865
EMIS number
700400277
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Barcelona 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 Barcelona Primary School directly, on 010 065 0865, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Barcelona 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 Barcelona Primary School the best school in Benoni?
No matric pass rate is on record for Barcelona 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 Benoni besides Barcelona Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Barcelona Primary School?
Barcelona Primary School reported 1,503 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Barcelona Primary School?
Yes, Barcelona 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 Barcelona Primary School a public or private school?
Barcelona Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Barcelona Primary School?
You can call 010 065 0865. It is located at 22640, Ngungunyane Avenue, Barcelona, Etwatwa, Benoni.
Related

Related schools in Benoni

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