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Dr Knak Primary School

Public primary school · Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (2 circuit)

Dr Knak Primary School is a public primary school in Sandton, Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 1,611 learners.

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

Located in Sandton, Johannesburg, Dr Knak Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,611
Learners
46
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Dr Knak Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Dr Knak Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg East district with Dr Knak Primary School.

  • Kanana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,591 learners against Dr Knak Primary School's 1,611, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Dr Knak Primary School's 1,611; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dr Knak Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dr Knak Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Dr Knak Primary School's 1,611, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr Knak Primary School, 2,818 compared with 1,611, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr Knak Primary School, 2,781 compared with 1,611, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr Knak Primary School, 2,936 compared with 1,611; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dr Knak Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Dr Knak Primary School's 1,611; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dr Knak Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dr Knak Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr Knak Primary School, 2,892 compared with 1,611, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr Knak Primary School, 2,888 compared with 1,611, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Dr Knak Primary School's 1,611, 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 Dr Knak Primary School for 2027

Because Dr Knak 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
70, 10Th Avenue, Alexandra, Sandton, Johannesburg
Postal
1886 Marlboro 2063
Telephone
011 882 4565
EMIS number
700152082

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dr Knak 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 Dr Knak Primary School directly, on 011 882 4565, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dr Knak 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 Dr Knak Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Dr Knak 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 Dr Knak Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Dr Knak Primary School?
Dr Knak Primary School reported 1,611 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Dr Knak Primary School?
Yes, Dr Knak 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 Dr Knak Primary School a public or private school?
Dr Knak Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dr Knak Primary School?
You can call 011 882 4565. It is located at 70, 10Th Avenue, Alexandra, Sandton, Johannesburg.
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