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Farrarmere Primary School

Public primary school · Benoni, Benoni, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (2 circuit)

Farrarmere Primary School is a public primary school based in Benoni. Around 951 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Benoni, Farrarmere Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

951
Learners
38
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Farrarmere Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Farrarmere Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni North district, for comparison against Farrarmere Primary School.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Farrarmere Primary School, 2,593 compared with 951; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Farrarmere Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Farrarmere Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Farrarmere Primary School, 2,591 compared with 951; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Farrarmere Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Farrarmere Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Farrarmere Primary School, 2,575 compared with 951; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Farrarmere Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Farrarmere Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,531 learners against Farrarmere Primary School's 951; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Farrarmere Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Farrarmere Primary School's 951; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Farrarmere Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Farrarmere Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Benoni

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

  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Farrarmere Primary School, 2,575 compared with 951; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Farrarmere Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Farrarmere Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Farrarmere Primary School's 951; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Farrarmere Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Farrarmere Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,338 learners against Farrarmere Primary School's 951; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Farrarmere Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 86.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Farrarmere Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,823 learners against Farrarmere Primary School's 951; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Farrarmere Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Farrarmere Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sazakhela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,819 learners against Farrarmere Primary School's 951, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 Farrarmere Primary School for 2027

Because Farrarmere 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
39, Kwartz Street, Farrarmere, Benoni, Benoni
Postal
13616 Northmead 1501
Telephone
011 849 4221
Website
farrarmereprimary.co.za
Email
mail@fpschool.co.za
EMIS number
700310268

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Farrarmere 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 Farrarmere Primary School directly, on 011 849 4221, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Farrarmere 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 Farrarmere Primary School the best school in Benoni?
No matric pass rate is on record for Farrarmere 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 Benoni besides Farrarmere Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Farrarmere Primary School?
Farrarmere Primary School reported 951 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Farrarmere Primary School?
Yes, Farrarmere 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 Farrarmere Primary School a public or private school?
Farrarmere Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Farrarmere Primary School?
You can call 011 849 4221. It is located at 39, Kwartz Street, Farrarmere, Benoni, Benoni.
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