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Forest Town School

Public primary school, cerebral palsied specialisation · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (1 circuit)

Forest Town School is a public primary school based in Johannesburg. Around 381 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Forest Town School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Johannesburg, Forest Town School operates as a public primary school.

381
Learners
41
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Cerebral Palsied
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Forest Town School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. 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 Forest Town School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg East district with Forest Town School.

  • Kanana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,591 learners against Forest Town School's 381, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Forest Town School's 381; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Forest Town School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Forest Town School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Forest Town School's 381, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Forest Town School, 2,818 compared with 381, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Forest Town School, 2,781 compared with 381, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Forest Town School, 2,936 compared with 381; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Forest Town School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Forest Town School's 381; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Forest Town School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Forest Town School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Forest Town School, 2,892 compared with 381, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Forest Town School, 2,888 compared with 381, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Forest Town School's 381, 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 Forest Town School for 2027

Because Forest Town 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
1, New Forest Road, Forest Town, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
X2 Parkview 2122
Telephone
011 646 0131
EMIS number
700130377

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Forest Town 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 Town School directly, on 011 646 0131, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Forest Town 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 Forest Town School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Forest Town 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 Town School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Forest Town School?
Forest Town School reported 381 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 9 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 Town School?
Yes, Forest Town 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 Town School a public or private school?
Forest Town School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Forest Town School?
You can call 011 646 0131. It is located at 1, New Forest Road, Forest Town, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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