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Freedom Primary School

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

Freedom Primary School is a public primary school based in Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 1,914 learners.

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

In Johannesburg, Freedom Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,914
Learners
55
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Freedom Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Freedom 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 Freedom Primary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Freedom Primary School, at 2,678 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Freedom Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Freedom Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President sits in roughly the same size range as Freedom Primary School, at 2,371 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Freedom Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Freedom Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School sits in roughly the same size range as Freedom Primary School, at 2,256 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Freedom Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Freedom 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 Freedom Primary School, at 1,987 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Freedom Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Freedom 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 Freedom Primary School, at 1,952 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Freedom 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 Freedom Primary School, 2,936 compared with 1,914; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Freedom Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Freedom Primary School's 1,914; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Freedom Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Freedom Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Freedom Primary School, 2,892 compared with 1,914, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Freedom Primary School, 2,888 compared with 1,914, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Freedom Primary School's 1,914, 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 Freedom Primary School for 2027

Because Freedom 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
261, Jan De Necker, Freedom Park, , Johannesburg
Postal
P.o.box 1719 Eldorado Park Eldorado Park 1813
Telephone
011 342 5997
EMIS number
700400083

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Freedom 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 Freedom Primary School directly, on 011 342 5997, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Freedom 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 Freedom Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Freedom 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 Freedom Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Freedom Primary School?
Freedom Primary School reported 1,914 learners and 55 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Freedom Primary School?
Yes, Freedom 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 Freedom Primary School a public or private school?
Freedom Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Freedom Primary School?
You can call 011 342 5997. It is located at 261, Jan De Necker, Freedom Park, , Johannesburg.
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