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Buyani Primary School

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

In Finetown, Johannesburg, Buyani Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 1,241 learners are enrolled here.

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

Buyani Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Finetown, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

1,241
Learners
43
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Buyani 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 Buyani Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

Here is how Buyani Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg South district.

  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Buyani Primary School's 1,241, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Buyani Primary School, 2,715 compared with 1,241, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,306 learners against Buyani Primary School's 1,241; is a public combined school, a different phase than Buyani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 86.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buyani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Southview High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Buyani Primary School's 1,241; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buyani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buyani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Leshata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Buyani Primary School, 2,194 compared with 1,241; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buyani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buyani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Buyani Primary School's 1,241; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buyani Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Buyani Primary School, 2,896 compared with 1,241; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Buyani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Buyani 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 Buyani Primary School's 1,241, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Buyani Primary School's 1,241, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Buyani Primary School, 2,848 compared with 1,241, 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 Buyani Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Buyani 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
2022, Central Street, , Finetown, Johannesburg
Postal
P. O. Box 642 Grasmere 1828
Telephone
010 240 0041
EMIS number
700111740
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Buyani 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 Buyani Primary School directly, on 010 240 0041, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Buyani 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 Buyani Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Buyani 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 Buyani Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Buyani Primary School?
Buyani Primary School reported 1,241 learners and 43 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Buyani Primary School?
Yes, Buyani 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 Buyani Primary School a public or private school?
Buyani Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Buyani Primary School?
You can call 010 240 0041. It is located at 2022, Central Street, , Finetown, Johannesburg.
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