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Everest Primary School

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

Everest Primary School is a public primary school based in Newclare, Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 1,131 learners.

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

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

1,131
Learners
34
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Everest 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 Everest Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg North district with Everest Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Everest Primary School, 2,936 compared with 1,131; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Everest Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Everest Primary School, 2,892 compared with 1,131, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College teaches considerably more learners than Everest Primary School, 2,611 compared with 1,131, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Everest Primary School, 2,517 compared with 1,131, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 teaches considerably more learners than Everest Primary School, 2,447 compared with 1,131; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Everest Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Everest Primary School, 2,936 compared with 1,131; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Everest Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Everest Primary School's 1,131; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Everest Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Everest Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Everest Primary School, 2,892 compared with 1,131, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Everest Primary School, 2,888 compared with 1,131, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Everest Primary School's 1,131, 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 Everest Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Everest Primary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1, Dowling Avenue, Newclare, Newclare, Johannesburg
Postal
Po Box 88037 Newclare 2112
Telephone
011 470 0023
EMIS number
700141234

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Everest 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 Everest Primary School directly, on 011 470 0023, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Everest 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 Everest Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Everest 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 Everest Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Everest Primary School?
Everest Primary School reported 1,131 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Everest Primary School?
Yes, Everest 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 Everest Primary School a public or private school?
Everest Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Everest Primary School?
You can call 011 470 0023. It is located at 1, Dowling Avenue, Newclare, Newclare, Johannesburg.
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