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Bentley Preparatory School

Private primary school · Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Bentley Preparatory School, a private primary school serving Midrand, Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 203 learners.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Bentley Preparatory School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Bentley Preparatory School is a private primary school in Midrand, Johannesburg. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

203
Learners
13
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Bentley Preparatory School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg East district with Bentley Preparatory School.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bentley Preparatory School, 3,591 compared with 203; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bentley Preparatory School, 2,896 compared with 203; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bentley Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bentley Preparatory School, 2,848 compared with 203; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Bentley Preparatory School's 203; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against Bentley Preparatory School's 203; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Bentley Preparatory School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Bentley Preparatory School's 203; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bentley Preparatory School, 2,896 compared with 203; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bentley Preparatory 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 Bentley Preparatory School's 203; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Bentley Preparatory School's 203; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bentley Preparatory School, 2,848 compared with 203; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
6, Whisken Avenue, Carlswald Ah, Midrand, Johannesburg
Postal
Postnet Suite 35, Private Bag X411 Halfway House 1685
Telephone
011 468 5991
EMIS number
700400597
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bentley Preparatory 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 Bentley Preparatory School directly, on 011 468 5991, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bentley Preparatory 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 Bentley Preparatory School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bentley Preparatory School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Bentley Preparatory School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bentley Preparatory School?
Bentley Preparatory School reported 203 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Bentley Preparatory School?
Yes. As a private school, Bentley Preparatory School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Bentley Preparatory School a public or private school?
Bentley Preparatory School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Bentley Preparatory School?
You can call 011 468 5991. It is located at 6, Whisken Avenue, Carlswald Ah, Midrand, Johannesburg.
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