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Bertrams Junior School

Public primary school · Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (1 circuit)

In Johannesburg, Bertrams Junior School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 934 learners.

On this page, you will find the key facts about Bertrams Junior School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Bertrams Junior School is a public primary school serving families in and around Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

934
Learners
25
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Bertrams Junior 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 Bertrams Junior School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

5 other schools in Johannesburg East district, for comparison against Bertrams Junior School.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bertrams Junior School, 3,591 compared with 934, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bertrams Junior School, 2,896 compared with 934; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bertrams Junior School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bertrams Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bertrams Junior School, 2,848 compared with 934, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Bertrams Junior School's 934, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against Bertrams Junior School's 934, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Bertrams Junior School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Bertrams Junior School's 934; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bertrams Junior School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bertrams Junior School, 2,896 compared with 934; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bertrams Junior School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bertrams Junior 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 Bertrams Junior School's 934, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Bertrams Junior School's 934, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bertrams Junior School, 2,848 compared with 934, 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 Bertrams Junior School for 2027

Because Bertrams Junior 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
93, Ascot Road, Bertrams, , Johannesburg
Postal
53280 Troyeville 2196
Telephone
011 614 2424
EMIS number
700130179
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bertrams Junior 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 Bertrams Junior School directly, on 011 614 2424, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bertrams Junior 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 Bertrams Junior School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bertrams Junior 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 Bertrams Junior School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bertrams Junior School?
Bertrams Junior School reported 934 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Bertrams Junior School?
Yes, Bertrams Junior 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 Bertrams Junior School a public or private school?
Bertrams Junior School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bertrams Junior School?
You can call 011 614 2424. It is located at 93, Ascot Road, Bertrams, , Johannesburg.
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