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Boekenhout Primary School

Public primary school · Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (2 circuit)

In Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, Boekenhout Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 1,113 learners.

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

Boekenhout Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Eldorado Park, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,113
Learners
35
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, Boekenhout 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 Boekenhout Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

Here is how Boekenhout Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg Central district.

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Boekenhout Primary School's 1,113; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Boekenhout Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Boekenhout Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Boekenhout Primary School, 2,371 compared with 1,113; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Boekenhout Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Boekenhout Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,256 learners against Boekenhout Primary School's 1,113; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Boekenhout Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Boekenhout Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Boekenhout Primary School, 1,987 compared with 1,113; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Boekenhout Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Boekenhout Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Boekenhout Primary School, 1,952 compared with 1,113; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Boekenhout Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Boekenhout Primary School's 1,113; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Boekenhout Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Boekenhout Primary School, 2,896 compared with 1,113; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Boekenhout Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Boekenhout 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 Boekenhout Primary School's 1,113, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Boekenhout Primary School's 1,113, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Boekenhout Primary School, 2,848 compared with 1,113, 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 Boekenhout Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Boekenhout 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
57, Boekenhout Crescent, Extension 3, Eldorado Park, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 169 Kliptown 1812
Telephone
011 945 4521
EMIS number
700120014

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Boekenhout 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 Boekenhout Primary School directly, on 011 945 4521, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Boekenhout 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 Boekenhout Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Boekenhout 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 Boekenhout Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Boekenhout Primary School?
Boekenhout Primary School reported 1,113 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Boekenhout Primary School?
Yes, Boekenhout 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 Boekenhout Primary School a public or private school?
Boekenhout Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Boekenhout Primary School?
You can call 011 945 4521. It is located at 57, Boekenhout Crescent, Extension 3, Eldorado Park, Johannesburg.
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