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Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School

Public primary school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (3 circuit)

In Johannesburg, Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 831 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

831
Learners
39
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, Franklin D Roosevelt 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 Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

Here is how Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg North district.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School's 831; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School's 831, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School's 831, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,517 learners against Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School's 831, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,447 learners against Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School's 831; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School's 831; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School, 2,896 compared with 831; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Franklin D Roosevelt 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 Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School's 831, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School's 831, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School, 2,848 compared with 831, 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 Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School for 2027

Because Franklin D Roosevelt 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
88, Mendelssohn Road, Roosevelt Park, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
1070 Roosevelt Park 2129
Telephone
011 782 6526
Website
fdrprimary.co.za
Email
headmaster@fdrprimary.co.za
EMIS number
700150482

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Franklin D Roosevelt 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 Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School directly, on 011 782 6526, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Franklin D Roosevelt 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 Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Franklin D Roosevelt 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 Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School?
Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School reported 831 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School?
Yes, Franklin D Roosevelt 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 Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School a public or private school?
Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School?
You can call 011 782 6526. It is located at 88, Mendelssohn Road, Roosevelt Park, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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