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Blairgowrie Primary School

Public primary school · Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (4 circuit)

Welcome to Blairgowrie Primary School, a public primary school serving Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 900 learners.

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

Blairgowrie Primary School is a public primary school in Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

900
Learners
40
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Blairgowrie Primary 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 Blairgowrie Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg North district with Blairgowrie Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Blairgowrie Primary School's 900; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Blairgowrie Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Blairgowrie Primary School's 900, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against Blairgowrie Primary School's 900, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,517 learners against Blairgowrie Primary School's 900, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,447 learners against Blairgowrie Primary School's 900; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Blairgowrie Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Blairgowrie Primary School's 900; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Blairgowrie Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Blairgowrie Primary School, 2,896 compared with 900; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Blairgowrie Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Blairgowrie Primary 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 Blairgowrie Primary School's 900, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Blairgowrie Primary School's 900, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Blairgowrie Primary School, 2,848 compared with 900, 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 Blairgowrie Primary School for 2027

Blairgowrie Primary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
7, Gavin Ave, Blairgowrie, , Johannesburg
Postal
71 Pinegowrie 2031
Telephone
011 782 5406
EMIS number
700150110
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Blairgowrie 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 Blairgowrie Primary School directly, on 011 782 5406, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Blairgowrie Primary 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 Blairgowrie Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Blairgowrie 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 Blairgowrie Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Blairgowrie Primary School?
Blairgowrie Primary School reported 900 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Blairgowrie Primary School?
Yes, Blairgowrie 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 Blairgowrie Primary School a public or private school?
Blairgowrie Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Blairgowrie Primary School?
You can call 011 782 5406. It is located at 7, Gavin Ave, Blairgowrie, , Johannesburg.
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