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Drake Koka Primary School

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

Welcome to Drake Koka Primary School, a public primary school serving Midrand, Jhb. It currently teaches around 2,491 learners.

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

Drake Koka Primary School is a public primary school in Midrand, Jhb. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

2,491
Learners
73
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Drake Koka 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 Drake Koka Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

5 other schools in Johannesburg East district, for comparison against Drake Koka Primary School.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Drake Koka Primary School, 3,591 compared with 2,491, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is a similar size to Drake Koka Primary School, with 2,896 learners against 2,491; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Drake Koka Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Drake Koka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Drake Koka Primary School, at 2,848 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is a similar size to Drake Koka Primary School, with 2,818 learners against 2,491, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is a similar size to Drake Koka Primary School, with 2,781 learners against 2,491, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Drake Koka Primary School, at 2,936 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Drake Koka Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is a similar size to Drake Koka Primary School, with 2,896 learners against 2,491; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Drake Koka Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Drake Koka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Drake Koka Primary School, at 2,892 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Drake Koka Primary School, at 2,888 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Drake Koka Primary School, at 2,848 learners, 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 Drake Koka Primary School for 2027

Drake Koka 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
1045, Cnr Hog Fish And Angle Fish Street, Kaalfontein Ext2, Midrand, Jhb
Postal
P O Box 4063 Halfway House 1685
Telephone
010 109 7651
EMIS number
700400205

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Drake Koka 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 Drake Koka Primary School directly, on 010 109 7651, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Drake Koka 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 Drake Koka Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Drake Koka 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 Drake Koka Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Drake Koka Primary School?
Drake Koka Primary School reported 2,491 learners and 73 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 Drake Koka Primary School?
Yes, Drake Koka 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 Drake Koka Primary School a public or private school?
Drake Koka Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Drake Koka Primary School?
You can call 010 109 7651. It is located at 1045, Cnr Hog Fish And Angle Fish Street, Kaalfontein Ext2, Midrand, Jhb.
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