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Fordsburg Primary School

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

Welcome to Fordsburg Primary School, a public primary school serving Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,222 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Fordsburg Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Fordsburg Primary School is a public primary school in Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,222
Learners
37
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, Fordsburg 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 Fordsburg Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg North district with Fordsburg Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Fordsburg Primary School's 1,222; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fordsburg Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Fordsburg Primary School's 1,222, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against Fordsburg Primary School's 1,222, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,517 learners against Fordsburg Primary School's 1,222, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,447 learners against Fordsburg Primary School's 1,222; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fordsburg Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Fordsburg Primary School's 1,222; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fordsburg Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Fordsburg Primary School, 2,896 compared with 1,222; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fordsburg Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fordsburg 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 Fordsburg Primary School's 1,222, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Fordsburg Primary School's 1,222, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Fordsburg Primary School, 2,848 compared with 1,222, 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 Fordsburg Primary School for 2027

Because Fordsburg 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
3, Park Drive, Fordsburg, , Johannesburg
Postal
P.o.box 42093 Fordsburg 2033
Telephone
011 839 3735
EMIS number
700133371

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Fordsburg 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 Fordsburg Primary School directly, on 011 839 3735, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Fordsburg 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 Fordsburg Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Fordsburg 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 Fordsburg Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Fordsburg Primary School?
Fordsburg Primary School reported 1,222 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Fordsburg Primary School?
Yes, Fordsburg 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 Fordsburg Primary School a public or private school?
Fordsburg Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Fordsburg Primary School?
You can call 011 839 3735. It is located at 3, Park Drive, Fordsburg, , Johannesburg.
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