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Firethorn Primary School

Public primary school · Kliptown, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (2 circuit)

Firethorn Primary School is a public primary school in Kliptown, Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 962 learners.

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

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

962
Learners
31
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

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

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Firethorn Primary School, 2,678 compared with 962; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Firethorn Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Firethorn Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,371 learners against Firethorn Primary School's 962; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Firethorn Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Firethorn Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Firethorn Primary School, 2,256 compared with 962; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Firethorn Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Firethorn Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,987 learners against Firethorn Primary School's 962; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Firethorn Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Firethorn Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against Firethorn Primary School's 962; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Firethorn Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Firethorn Primary School, 2,936 compared with 962; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Firethorn Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Firethorn Primary School's 962; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Firethorn Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Firethorn Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Firethorn Primary School, 2,892 compared with 962, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Firethorn Primary School, 2,888 compared with 962, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Firethorn Primary School's 962, 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 Firethorn Primary School for 2027

Firethorn 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
551, Frezzia Drive, Klipspruit-West, Kliptown, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o Box 103 Kliptown 1812
Telephone
082 460 5294
EMIS number
700120121

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Firethorn 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 Firethorn Primary School directly, on 082 460 5294, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Firethorn 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 Firethorn Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Firethorn 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 Firethorn Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Firethorn Primary School?
Firethorn Primary School reported 962 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Firethorn Primary School?
Yes, Firethorn 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 Firethorn Primary School a public or private school?
Firethorn Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Firethorn Primary School?
You can call 082 460 5294. It is located at 551, Frezzia Drive, Klipspruit-West, Kliptown, Johannesburg.
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