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Birch Acres Primary School

Public primary school · Kempton Park, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (3 circuit)

Birch Acres Primary School is a public primary school based in Kempton Park. Around 1,478 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Kempton Park, Birch Acres Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,478
Learners
42
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Birch Acres Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Birch Acres Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

Here is how Birch Acres Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ekurhuleni North district.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Birch Acres Primary School, 2,593 compared with 1,478; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Birch Acres Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Birch Acres Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Birch Acres Primary School, 2,591 compared with 1,478; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Birch Acres Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Birch Acres Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Birch Acres Primary School, 2,575 compared with 1,478; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Birch Acres Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Birch Acres Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,531 learners against Birch Acres Primary School's 1,478; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Birch Acres Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Birch Acres Primary School's 1,478; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Birch Acres Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Birch Acres Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Kempton Park

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

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Birch Acres Primary School, 2,593 compared with 1,478; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Birch Acres Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Birch Acres Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Birch Acres Primary School, 2,591 compared with 1,478; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Birch Acres Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Birch Acres Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jiyana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Birch Acres Primary School, 2,334 compared with 1,478; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Birch Acres Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Birch Acres Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masiqhakaze Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,319 learners against Birch Acres Primary School's 1,478; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Birch Acres Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Boitumelong Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Birch Acres Primary School's 1,478; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Birch Acres Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 74.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Birch Acres Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Birch Acres Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Birch Acres 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
2, Sneeubal Street, Birch Acres, , Kempton Park
Postal
6415 Birchleigh 1621
Telephone
011 976 1003
EMIS number
700260026
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Birch Acres 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 Birch Acres Primary School directly, on 011 976 1003, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Birch Acres 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 Birch Acres Primary School the best school in Kempton Park?
No matric pass rate is on record for Birch Acres 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 Kempton Park besides Birch Acres Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kempton Park, including Ikusasa Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Birch Acres Primary School?
Birch Acres Primary School reported 1,478 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Birch Acres Primary School?
Yes, Birch Acres 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 Birch Acres Primary School a public or private school?
Birch Acres Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Birch Acres Primary School?
You can call 011 976 1003. It is located at 2, Sneeubal Street, Birch Acres, , Kempton Park.
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