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Forest Hill Primary School

Public primary school · Johannesburg South, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Forest Hill Primary School, a public primary school serving Johannesburg South, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,143 learners.

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Forest Hill Primary School is a public primary school in Johannesburg South, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,143
Learners
35
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

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

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Forest Hill Primary School's 1,143; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Forest Hill Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Forest Hill Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Forest Hill Primary School, 2,371 compared with 1,143; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Forest Hill Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Forest Hill Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,256 learners against Forest Hill Primary School's 1,143; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Forest Hill Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Forest Hill Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Forest Hill Primary School, 1,987 compared with 1,143; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Forest Hill Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Forest Hill Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Forest Hill Primary School, 1,952 compared with 1,143; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Forest Hill Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Forest Hill Primary School's 1,143; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Forest Hill Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Forest Hill Primary School, 2,896 compared with 1,143; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Forest Hill Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill Primary School's 1,143, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Forest Hill Primary School's 1,143, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Forest Hill Primary School, 2,848 compared with 1,143, 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 Forest Hill Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Forest Hill 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
1, Side Road, Chrisville, Johannesburg South, Johannesburg
Postal
P O Box 2366 Southdale 2135
Telephone
011 680 2539
Website
foresthillprimary.co.za
Email
admin@foresthillprimary.co.za
EMIS number
700120519

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill Primary School directly, on 011 680 2539, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Forest Hill Primary School?
Forest Hill Primary School reported 1,143 learners and 35 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 Forest Hill Primary School?
Yes, Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill Primary School a public or private school?
Forest Hill Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Forest Hill Primary School?
You can call 011 680 2539. It is located at 1, Side Road, Chrisville, Johannesburg South, Johannesburg.
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