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Durban Deep Primary School

Public primary school · Rodepoort, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (4 circuit)

Welcome to Durban Deep Primary School, a public primary school serving Rodepoort, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,239 learners.

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

Durban Deep Primary School is a public primary school in Rodepoort, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

1,239
Learners
34
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Durban Deep 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 Durban Deep Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg West district with Durban Deep Primary School.

  • Forte Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Durban Deep Primary School, 2,274 compared with 1,239; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Durban Deep Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Durban Deep Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Durban Deep Primary School, 1,997 compared with 1,239, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Durban Deep Primary School, 1,901 compared with 1,239, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,861 learners against Durban Deep Primary School's 1,239; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Durban Deep Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Durban Deep Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Durban Deep Primary School, 1,846 compared with 1,239; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Durban Deep Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Durban Deep Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Durban Deep Primary School's 1,239; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Durban Deep Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Durban Deep Primary School, 2,896 compared with 1,239; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Durban Deep Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Durban Deep 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 Durban Deep Primary School's 1,239, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Durban Deep Primary School's 1,239, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Durban Deep Primary School, 2,848 compared with 1,239, 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 Durban Deep Primary School for 2027

Durban Deep 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
12, Enoch Sontonga Street, Durban Deep, Rodepoort, Johannesburg
Postal
Po Box 1976 Rodepoort 1725
Telephone
010 023 3890
EMIS number
700251363

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Durban Deep 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 Durban Deep Primary School directly, on 010 023 3890, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Durban Deep 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 Durban Deep Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Durban Deep 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 Durban Deep Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Durban Deep Primary School?
Durban Deep Primary School reported 1,239 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Durban Deep Primary School?
Yes, Durban Deep 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 Durban Deep Primary School a public or private school?
Durban Deep Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Durban Deep Primary School?
You can call 010 023 3890. It is located at 12, Enoch Sontonga Street, Durban Deep, Rodepoort, Johannesburg.
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