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Drommedaris Primary School

Public primary school · Boksburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (5 circuit)

Drommedaris Primary School is a public primary school based in Boksburg, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,725 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Drommedaris Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Boksburg, Johannesburg, Drommedaris Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,725
Learners
49
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Drommedaris Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Drommedaris Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

Here is how Drommedaris Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ekurhuleni South district.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Drommedaris Primary School, 3,023 compared with 1,725; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Drommedaris Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Drommedaris Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,533 learners against Drommedaris Primary School's 1,725, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,474 learners against Drommedaris Primary School's 1,725, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,471 learners against Drommedaris Primary School's 1,725, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches considerably more learners than Drommedaris Primary School, 2,435 compared with 1,725; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Drommedaris Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Drommedaris Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Drommedaris Primary School, 2,936 compared with 1,725; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Drommedaris Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Drommedaris Primary School's 1,725; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Drommedaris Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Drommedaris Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Drommedaris Primary School, 2,892 compared with 1,725, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Drommedaris Primary School, 2,888 compared with 1,725, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Drommedaris Primary School's 1,725, 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 Drommedaris Primary School for 2027

Because Drommedaris 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, Clarence September Street, Reiger Park, Boksburg, Johannesburg
Postal
Po Box 14078 Reiger Park 1459
Telephone
010 023 3881
EMIS number
700160010

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Drommedaris 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 Drommedaris Primary School directly, on 010 023 3881, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Drommedaris 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 Drommedaris Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Drommedaris 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 Drommedaris Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Drommedaris Primary School?
Drommedaris Primary School reported 1,725 learners and 49 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 Drommedaris Primary School?
Yes, Drommedaris 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 Drommedaris Primary School a public or private school?
Drommedaris Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Drommedaris Primary School?
You can call 010 023 3881. It is located at 1, Clarence September Street, Reiger Park, Boksburg, Johannesburg.
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