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Carter Primary School

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

In Sandton, Johannesburg, Carter Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 1,494 learners.

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

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

1,494
Learners
46
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, Carter 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 Carter Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

5 other schools in Johannesburg East district, for comparison against Carter Primary School.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Carter Primary School, 3,591 compared with 1,494, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Carter Primary School, 2,896 compared with 1,494; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Carter Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Carter Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Carter Primary School, 2,848 compared with 1,494, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Carter Primary School's 1,494, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against Carter Primary School's 1,494, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Carter Primary School's 1,494; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Carter Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Carter Primary School, 2,896 compared with 1,494; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Carter Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Carter 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 Carter Primary School's 1,494, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Carter Primary School's 1,494, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Carter Primary School, 2,848 compared with 1,494, 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 Carter Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Carter 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
44, 4Th Avenue, Alexandra, Sandton, Johannesburg
Postal
12 Bergvlei 2012
Telephone
010 023 3875
EMIS number
700152058

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Carter 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 Carter Primary School directly, on 010 023 3875, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Carter 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 Carter Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Carter 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 Carter Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Carter Primary School?
Carter Primary School reported 1,494 learners and 46 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 Carter Primary School?
Yes, Carter 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 Carter Primary School a public or private school?
Carter Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Carter Primary School?
You can call 010 023 3875. It is located at 44, 4Th Avenue, Alexandra, Sandton, Johannesburg.
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