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Dowlinglaan Primary School

Public primary school · Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (3 circuit)

In Johannesburg, Dowlinglaan Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 1,150 learners.

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

Dowlinglaan Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,150
Learners
34
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Dowlinglaan 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 Dowlinglaan Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Dowlinglaan Primary School's 1,150; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dowlinglaan Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Dowlinglaan Primary School's 1,150, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against Dowlinglaan Primary School's 1,150, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,517 learners against Dowlinglaan Primary School's 1,150, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,447 learners against Dowlinglaan Primary School's 1,150; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dowlinglaan Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Dowlinglaan Primary School's 1,150; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dowlinglaan Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dowlinglaan Primary School, 2,896 compared with 1,150; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dowlinglaan Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dowlinglaan 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 Dowlinglaan Primary School's 1,150, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Dowlinglaan Primary School's 1,150, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dowlinglaan Primary School, 2,848 compared with 1,150, 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 Dowlinglaan Primary School for 2027

Dowlinglaan 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
7, Dowling Avenue, Westbury, , Johannesburg
Postal
Po Box 88441 Newclare 2112
Telephone
010 023 7074
EMIS number
700141218

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dowlinglaan 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 Dowlinglaan Primary School directly, on 010 023 7074, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dowlinglaan 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 Dowlinglaan Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Dowlinglaan 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 Dowlinglaan Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Dowlinglaan Primary School?
Dowlinglaan Primary School reported 1,150 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Dowlinglaan Primary School?
Yes, Dowlinglaan 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 Dowlinglaan Primary School a public or private school?
Dowlinglaan Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dowlinglaan Primary School?
You can call 010 023 7074. It is located at 7, Dowling Avenue, Westbury, , Johannesburg.
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