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Ferreira Primary School

Public primary school · Johannesgburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (3 circuit)

Ferreira Primary School is a public primary school in Johannesgburg, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 353 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Ferreira Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Johannesgburg, Johannesburg, Ferreira Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

353
Learners
12
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

5 other schools in Johannesburg South district, for comparison against Ferreira Primary School.

  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ferreira Primary School, 2,888 compared with 353, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,715 learners against Ferreira Primary School's 353, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Ferreira Primary School, 2,306 compared with 353; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ferreira Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 86.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ferreira Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Southview High School teaches considerably more learners than Ferreira Primary School, 2,274 compared with 353; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ferreira Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ferreira Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Leshata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,194 learners against Ferreira Primary School's 353; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ferreira Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ferreira 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 Ferreira Primary School, 2,936 compared with 353; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ferreira Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Ferreira Primary School's 353; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ferreira Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ferreira Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ferreira Primary School, 2,892 compared with 353, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ferreira Primary School, 2,888 compared with 353, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Ferreira Primary School's 353, 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 Ferreira Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Ferreira 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
28, Market And Gerard Sekoto Street, Ferreirastown, Johannesgburg, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 61307 Marshall Town 2107
Telephone
011 836 4659
EMIS number
700133363

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ferreira 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 Ferreira Primary School directly, on 011 836 4659, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ferreira 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 Ferreira Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ferreira 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 Ferreira Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ferreira Primary School?
Ferreira Primary School reported 353 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Ferreira Primary School?
Yes, Ferreira 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 Ferreira Primary School a public or private school?
Ferreira Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ferreira Primary School?
You can call 011 836 4659. It is located at 28, Market And Gerard Sekoto Street, Ferreirastown, Johannesgburg, Johannesburg.
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