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Discovery Primary School

Public primary school, ordinary & full service specialisation · Discovery, Roodepoort, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (4 circuit)

Welcome to Discovery Primary School, a public primary school serving Discovery, Roodepoort. Around 1,204 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Discovery Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Discovery Primary School is a public primary school in Discovery, Roodepoort. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,204
Learners
50
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Ordinary & Full Service
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Discovery 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 Discovery Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

5 other schools in Johannesburg West district, for comparison against Discovery Primary School.

  • Forte Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Discovery Primary School, 2,274 compared with 1,204; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Discovery Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Discovery Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Discovery Primary School, 1,997 compared with 1,204, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Discovery Primary School, 1,901 compared with 1,204, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,861 learners against Discovery Primary School's 1,204; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Discovery Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Discovery Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Discovery Primary School, 1,846 compared with 1,204; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Discovery Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Discovery Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Roodepoort

Zooming into Roodepoort, here are 5 other schools to compare against Discovery Primary School.

  • Forte Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Discovery Primary School, 2,274 compared with 1,204; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Discovery Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Discovery Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Discovery Primary School, 1,997 compared with 1,204, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Raymond Mhlaba Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation sits in roughly the same size range as Discovery Primary School, at 1,663 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Discovery Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Discovery Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Florida Park High School is a similar size to Discovery Primary School, with 1,626 learners against 1,204; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Discovery Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 96.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Discovery Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mayibuye Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Discovery Primary School, at 1,545 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 Discovery Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Discovery 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
20, Bok Avenue, Discovery, Discovery, Roodepoort
Postal
Private Bag X1 Ansfrere 1711
Telephone
011 472 1558
Website
discoveryprimary.org
EMIS number
700250118

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Discovery 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 Discovery Primary School directly, on 011 472 1558, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Discovery 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 Discovery Primary School the best school in Roodepoort?
No matric pass rate is on record for Discovery 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 Roodepoort besides Discovery Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Roodepoort, including Forte Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Discovery Primary School?
Discovery Primary School reported 1,204 learners and 50 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Discovery Primary School?
Yes, Discovery 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 Discovery Primary School a public or private school?
Discovery Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Discovery Primary School?
You can call 011 472 1558. It is located at 20, Bok Avenue, Discovery, Discovery, Roodepoort.
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