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Brixton Primary School

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

Brixton Primary School is a public primary school in Brixton, Johannesburg. Around 773 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Brixton Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Brixton, Johannesburg, Brixton Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

773
Learners
23
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Brixton 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 Brixton 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 Brixton Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Brixton Primary School, 2,936 compared with 773; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Brixton Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Brixton Primary School, 2,892 compared with 773, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College teaches considerably more learners than Brixton Primary School, 2,611 compared with 773, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Brixton Primary School, 2,517 compared with 773, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 teaches considerably more learners than Brixton Primary School, 2,447 compared with 773; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Brixton 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 Brixton Primary School, 2,936 compared with 773; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Brixton Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Brixton Primary School's 773; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Brixton Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Brixton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Brixton Primary School, 2,892 compared with 773, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Brixton Primary School, 2,888 compared with 773, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Brixton Primary School's 773, 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 Brixton Primary School for 2027

Because Brixton 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
424, Cnr Symons And Barnes Street, Brixton, Brixton, Johannesburg
Telephone
011 839 6795
EMIS number
700400662

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Brixton 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 Brixton Primary School directly, on 011 839 6795, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Brixton 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 Brixton Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Brixton 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 Brixton Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Brixton Primary School?
Brixton Primary School reported 773 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Brixton Primary School?
Yes, Brixton 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 Brixton Primary School a public or private school?
Brixton Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Brixton Primary School?
You can call 011 839 6795. It is located at 424, Cnr Symons And Barnes Street, Brixton, Brixton, Johannesburg.
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