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Cliffview Primary School

Public primary school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (4 circuit)

Cliffview Primary School is a public primary school based in Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 933 learners.

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

In Johannesburg, Cliffview Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

933
Learners
44
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

Here is how Cliffview Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg North district.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Cliffview Primary School, 2,936 compared with 933; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cliffview Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cliffview Primary School, 2,892 compared with 933, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College teaches considerably more learners than Cliffview Primary School, 2,611 compared with 933, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cliffview Primary School, 2,517 compared with 933, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 teaches considerably more learners than Cliffview Primary School, 2,447 compared with 933; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cliffview 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 Cliffview Primary School, 2,936 compared with 933; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cliffview Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Cliffview Primary School's 933; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cliffview Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cliffview Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cliffview Primary School, 2,892 compared with 933, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cliffview Primary School, 2,888 compared with 933, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Cliffview Primary School's 933, 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 Cliffview Primary School for 2027

Cliffview Primary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
29, Norman Drive, Northcliff, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
Po Box 73007 Fairland 2030
Telephone
010 007 2610
Website
cliffviewprimary.org.za
Email
cliffadmin@cliffviewprimary.org.za
EMIS number
700140160

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Cliffview 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 Cliffview Primary School directly, on 010 007 2610, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Cliffview 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 Cliffview Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Cliffview 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 Cliffview Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Cliffview Primary School?
Cliffview Primary School reported 933 learners and 44 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Cliffview Primary School?
Yes, Cliffview 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 Cliffview Primary School a public or private school?
Cliffview Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Cliffview Primary School?
You can call 010 007 2610. It is located at 29, Norman Drive, Northcliff, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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