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Bopanang Primary School

Public primary school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (2 circuit)

Bopanang Primary School is a public primary school in Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 277 learners.

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Located in Johannesburg, Bopanang Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

277
Learners
14
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Bopanang 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 Bopanang Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bopanang Primary School, 2,936 compared with 277; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bopanang Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bopanang Primary School, 2,892 compared with 277, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College teaches considerably more learners than Bopanang Primary School, 2,611 compared with 277, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bopanang Primary School, 2,517 compared with 277, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 teaches considerably more learners than Bopanang Primary School, 2,447 compared with 277; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bopanang 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 Bopanang Primary School, 2,936 compared with 277; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bopanang Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Bopanang Primary School's 277; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bopanang Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bopanang Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bopanang Primary School, 2,892 compared with 277, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bopanang Primary School, 2,888 compared with 277, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Bopanang Primary School's 277, 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 Bopanang Primary School for 2027

Because Bopanang 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
6939, Taung Str, Diepkloof, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
171 Diepkloof 1864
Telephone
011 528 1403
EMIS number
700140418

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bopanang 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 Bopanang Primary School directly, on 011 528 1403, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bopanang 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 Bopanang Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bopanang 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 Bopanang Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bopanang Primary School?
Bopanang Primary School reported 277 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Bopanang Primary School?
Yes, Bopanang 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 Bopanang Primary School a public or private school?
Bopanang Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bopanang Primary School?
You can call 011 528 1403. It is located at 6939, Taung Str, Diepkloof, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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