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Dawn Park Primary School

Public primary school · Boksburg, Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (5 circuit)

Dawn Park Primary School is a public primary school based in Boksburg, Germiston. The school's roll stands at roughly 2,364 learners.

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

In Boksburg, Germiston, Dawn Park Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

2,364
Learners
60
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni South district, for comparison against Dawn Park Primary School.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School is a similar size to Dawn Park Primary School, with 3,023 learners against 2,364; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dawn Park Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dawn Park Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk sits in roughly the same size range as Dawn Park Primary School, at 2,533 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dawn Park Primary School, at 2,474 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dawn Park Primary School, at 2,471 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is a similar size to Dawn Park Primary School, with 2,435 learners against 2,364; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dawn Park Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dawn Park Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Germiston

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

  • Klopperpark Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dawn Park Primary School, at 2,503 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is a similar size to Dawn Park Primary School, with 2,435 learners against 2,364; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dawn Park Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dawn Park Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alston Primary School is a similar size to Dawn Park Primary School, with 2,414 learners against 2,364, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwadukathole Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Dawn Park Primary School, at 2,364 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dawn Park Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Kwanele Primary School is a similar size to Dawn Park Primary School, with 2,350 learners against 2,364, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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 Dawn Park Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Dawn Park 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
1588, Bauhinia Street, Dawn Park, Boksburg, Germiston
Postal
Box 22885 Dawn Park Boksburg 1474
Telephone
011 862 2111
EMIS number
700162289

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dawn Park 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 Dawn Park Primary School directly, on 011 862 2111, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dawn Park 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 Dawn Park Primary School the best school in Germiston?
No matric pass rate is on record for Dawn Park 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 Germiston besides Dawn Park Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Germiston, including Klopperpark Primary School.
How big are the classes at Dawn Park Primary School?
Dawn Park Primary School reported 2,364 learners and 60 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 Dawn Park Primary School?
Yes, Dawn Park 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 Dawn Park Primary School a public or private school?
Dawn Park Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dawn Park Primary School?
You can call 011 862 2111. It is located at 1588, Bauhinia Street, Dawn Park, Boksburg, Germiston.
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