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Diepsloot Primary School

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

Diepsloot Primary School is a public primary school in Fourways, Johannesburg. Around 2,025 learners are enrolled here.

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

Located in Fourways, Johannesburg, Diepsloot Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

2,025
Learners
54
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Diepsloot Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Diepsloot Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Diepsloot Primary School, 2,936 compared with 2,025; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Diepsloot Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Diepsloot Primary School, 2,892 compared with 2,025, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is a similar size to Diepsloot Primary School, with 2,611 learners against 2,025, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School is a similar size to Diepsloot Primary School, with 2,517 learners against 2,025, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 sits in roughly the same size range as Diepsloot Primary School, at 2,447 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Diepsloot 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 Diepsloot Primary School, 2,936 compared with 2,025; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Diepsloot Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Diepsloot Primary School's 2,025; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Diepsloot Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Diepsloot Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Diepsloot Primary School, 2,892 compared with 2,025, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Diepsloot Primary School, 2,888 compared with 2,025, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Diepsloot Primary School's 2,025, 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 Diepsloot Primary School for 2027

Because Diepsloot 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
1, Ngonyama & Humbulani, Diepsloot, Fourways, Johannesburg
Postal
4596 Dainfern North 2174
Telephone
076 065 5430
EMIS number
700400423

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Diepsloot 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 Diepsloot Primary School directly, on 076 065 5430, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Diepsloot 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 Diepsloot Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Diepsloot 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 Diepsloot Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Diepsloot Primary School?
Diepsloot Primary School reported 2,025 learners and 54 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Diepsloot Primary School?
Yes, Diepsloot 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 Diepsloot Primary School a public or private school?
Diepsloot Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Diepsloot Primary School?
You can call 076 065 5430. It is located at 1, Ngonyama & Humbulani, Diepsloot, Fourways, Johannesburg.
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