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Bovet Primary School

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

Bovet Primary School is a public primary school based in Sandton, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 2,620 learners.

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

In Sandton, Johannesburg, Bovet Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

2,620
Learners
67
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Bovet Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Bovet Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg East district with Bovet Primary School.

  • Kanana Primary School is a similar size to Bovet Primary School, with 3,591 learners against 2,620, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bovet Primary School, at 2,896 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bovet Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bovet Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is a similar size to Bovet Primary School, with 2,848 learners against 2,620, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bovet Primary School, at 2,818 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bovet Primary School, at 2,781 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is a similar size to Bovet Primary School, with 2,936 learners against 2,620; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bovet Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bovet Primary School, at 2,896 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bovet Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bovet Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is a similar size to Bovet Primary School, with 2,892 learners against 2,620, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is a similar size to Bovet Primary School, with 2,888 learners against 2,620, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is a similar size to Bovet Primary School, with 2,848 learners against 2,620, 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 Bovet Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Bovet 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
158, 19Th Avenue, Alexandra, Sandton, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 49 Bergvlei 2012
Telephone
082 709 7697
EMIS number
700152041
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bovet 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 Bovet Primary School directly, on 082 709 7697, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bovet 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 Bovet Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bovet 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 Bovet Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bovet Primary School?
Bovet Primary School reported 2,620 learners and 67 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Bovet Primary School?
Yes, Bovet 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 Bovet Primary School a public or private school?
Bovet Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bovet Primary School?
You can call 082 709 7697. It is located at 158, 19Th Avenue, Alexandra, Sandton, Johannesburg.
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