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Flamingo Primary School

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

Flamingo Primary School is a public primary school in Lenasia, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,508 learners.

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

1,508
Learners
47
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

5 other schools in Johannesburg Central district, for comparison against Flamingo Primary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Flamingo Primary School, 2,678 compared with 1,508; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Flamingo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Flamingo 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 Flamingo Primary School's 1,508; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Flamingo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Flamingo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Flamingo Primary School, 2,256 compared with 1,508; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Flamingo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Flamingo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Flamingo Primary School, at 1,987 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Flamingo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Flamingo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 sits in roughly the same size range as Flamingo Primary School, at 1,952 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Flamingo 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 Flamingo Primary School, 2,936 compared with 1,508; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Flamingo Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Flamingo Primary School's 1,508; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Flamingo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Flamingo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Flamingo Primary School, 2,892 compared with 1,508, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Flamingo Primary School, 2,888 compared with 1,508, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Flamingo Primary School's 1,508, 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 Flamingo Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Flamingo 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
01, Cnr Flamingo Street &Gum Crescent, Extension 6, Lenasia, Johannesburg
Postal
633 Lenasia 1820
Telephone
011 852 7400
Website
flamingoprimary.co.za
Email
info@flamingoprimary.co.za
EMIS number
700110098

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Flamingo 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 Flamingo Primary School directly, on 011 852 7400, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Flamingo 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 Flamingo Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Flamingo 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 Flamingo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Flamingo Primary School?
Flamingo Primary School reported 1,508 learners and 47 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Flamingo Primary School?
Yes, Flamingo 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 Flamingo Primary School a public or private school?
Flamingo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Flamingo Primary School?
You can call 011 852 7400. It is located at 01, Cnr Flamingo Street &Gum Crescent, Extension 6, Lenasia, Johannesburg.
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