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Faranani Primary School

Public primary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (4 circuit)

In Soweto, Johannesburg, Faranani Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,926 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Faranani Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Faranani Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Soweto, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,926
Learners
55
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Faranani 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 Faranani Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

Here is how Faranani Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg Central district.

  • Vuwani Secondary School is a similar size to Faranani Primary School, with 2,678 learners against 1,926; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Faranani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Faranani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President is a similar size to Faranani Primary School, with 2,371 learners against 1,926; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Faranani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Faranani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School is a similar size to Faranani Primary School, with 2,256 learners against 1,926; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Faranani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Faranani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is a similar size to Faranani Primary School, with 1,987 learners against 1,926; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Faranani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Faranani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is a similar size to Faranani Primary School, with 1,952 learners against 1,926; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Faranani Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Faranani Primary School's 1,926; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Faranani Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Faranani Primary School, 2,896 compared with 1,926; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Faranani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Faranani 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 Faranani Primary School's 1,926, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Faranani Primary School's 1,926, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Faranani Primary School, 2,848 compared with 1,926, 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 Faranani Primary School for 2027

Because Faranani 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
8996, 8996/186 Boulevard, Protea Glen Ext11, Soweto, Johannesburg
Telephone
011 297 0004
EMIS number
700252833

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Faranani 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 Faranani Primary School directly, on 011 297 0004, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Faranani 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 Faranani Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Faranani 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 Faranani Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Faranani Primary School?
Faranani Primary School reported 1,926 learners and 55 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 Faranani Primary School?
Yes, Faranani 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 Faranani Primary School a public or private school?
Faranani Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Faranani Primary School?
You can call 011 297 0004. It is located at 8996, 8996/186 Boulevard, Protea Glen Ext11, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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