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Bernard Isaacs Primary School

Public primary school · Coronationville, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (3 circuit)

Bernard Isaacs Primary School is a public primary school based in Coronationville, Johannesburg. Around 1,344 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Coronationville, Johannesburg, Bernard Isaacs Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,344
Learners
39
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Bernard Isaacs Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Bernard Isaacs Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

Here is how Bernard Isaacs Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg North district.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bernard Isaacs Primary School, 2,936 compared with 1,344; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bernard Isaacs Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bernard Isaacs Primary School, 2,892 compared with 1,344, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College teaches considerably more learners than Bernard Isaacs Primary School, 2,611 compared with 1,344, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bernard Isaacs Primary School, 2,517 compared with 1,344, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 teaches considerably more learners than Bernard Isaacs Primary School, 2,447 compared with 1,344; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bernard Isaacs Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bernard Isaacs Primary School, 2,936 compared with 1,344; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bernard Isaacs Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Bernard Isaacs Primary School's 1,344; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bernard Isaacs Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bernard Isaacs Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bernard Isaacs Primary School, 2,892 compared with 1,344, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bernard Isaacs Primary School, 2,888 compared with 1,344, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Bernard Isaacs Primary School's 1,344, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Bernard Isaacs Primary School for 2027

Because Bernard Isaacs Primary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
01, Prieska Street, Coronationville, Coronationville, Johannesburg
Postal
1 Prieska Street 2092
Telephone
011 477 4043
EMIS number
700140012
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bernard Isaacs 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 Bernard Isaacs Primary School directly, on 011 477 4043, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bernard Isaacs 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 Bernard Isaacs Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bernard Isaacs 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 Johannesburg besides Bernard Isaacs Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bernard Isaacs Primary School?
Bernard Isaacs Primary School reported 1,344 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Bernard Isaacs Primary School?
Yes, Bernard Isaacs 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 Bernard Isaacs Primary School a public or private school?
Bernard Isaacs Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bernard Isaacs Primary School?
You can call 011 477 4043. It is located at 01, Prieska Street, Coronationville, Coronationville, Johannesburg.
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