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Barrage Primary Farm School

Public primary school · Vanderbijlpark, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Sedibeng West district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Barrage Primary Farm School, a public primary school serving Vanderbijlpark, Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 295 learners.

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Barrage Primary Farm School is a public primary school in Vanderbijlpark, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

295
Learners
11
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Barrage Primary Farm 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 Barrage Primary Farm School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Sedibeng West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sedibeng West district with Barrage Primary Farm School.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,911 learners against Barrage Primary Farm School's 295, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Barrage Primary Farm School's 295; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barrage Primary Farm School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barrage Primary Farm School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Letsemeng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,838 learners against Barrage Primary Farm School's 295, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Barrage Primary Farm School, 1,767 compared with 295; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barrage Primary Farm School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barrage Primary Farm School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Barrage Primary Farm School, 1,686 compared with 295; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barrage Primary Farm School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barrage Primary Farm School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Barrage Primary Farm School's 295; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barrage Primary Farm School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Barrage Primary Farm School, 2,896 compared with 295; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Barrage Primary Farm School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Barrage Primary Farm 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 Barrage Primary Farm School's 295, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Barrage Primary Farm School's 295, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Barrage Primary Farm School, 2,848 compared with 295, 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 Barrage Primary Farm School for 2027

As a public school, Barrage Primary Farm 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
577, Kaalplaats, Barrage, Vanderbijlpark, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box Vanderbijlpark 1900
Telephone
016 987 1787
EMIS number
700320291

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Barrage Primary Farm 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 Barrage Primary Farm School directly, on 016 987 1787, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Barrage Primary Farm 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 Barrage Primary Farm School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Barrage Primary Farm 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 Barrage Primary Farm School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Barrage Primary Farm School?
Barrage Primary Farm School reported 295 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Barrage Primary Farm School?
Yes, Barrage Primary Farm 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 Barrage Primary Farm School a public or private school?
Barrage Primary Farm School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Barrage Primary Farm School?
You can call 016 987 1787. It is located at 577, Kaalplaats, Barrage, Vanderbijlpark, Johannesburg.
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