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Futuraskool Primary School

Public primary school, learning disability specialisation · Ridgeway, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Futuraskool Primary School, a public primary school serving Ridgeway, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 495 learners.

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

Futuraskool Primary School is a public primary school in Ridgeway, Johannesburg.

495
Learners
38
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Learning Disability
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile N/A school, Futuraskool 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 Futuraskool Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

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

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Futuraskool Primary School's 495; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Futuraskool Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Futuraskool Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Futuraskool Primary School, 2,371 compared with 495; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Futuraskool Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Futuraskool 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 Futuraskool Primary School's 495; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Futuraskool Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Futuraskool Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Futuraskool Primary School, 1,987 compared with 495; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Futuraskool Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Futuraskool Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Futuraskool Primary School, 1,952 compared with 495; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Futuraskool Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Futuraskool Primary School's 495; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Futuraskool Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Futuraskool Primary School, 2,896 compared with 495; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Futuraskool Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Futuraskool 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 Futuraskool Primary School's 495, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Futuraskool Primary School's 495, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Futuraskool Primary School, 2,848 compared with 495, 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 Futuraskool Primary School for 2027

Futuraskool Primary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
50, Leipoldt, Ridgeway, Ridgeway, Johannesburg
Postal
90943 Bertsham 2013
Telephone
082 552 5897
EMIS number
700120527

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Futuraskool 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 Futuraskool Primary School directly, on 082 552 5897, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Futuraskool 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 Futuraskool Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Futuraskool 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 Futuraskool Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Futuraskool Primary School?
Futuraskool Primary School reported 495 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 13 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 Futuraskool Primary School?
Yes, Futuraskool 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 Futuraskool Primary School a public or private school?
Futuraskool Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Futuraskool Primary School?
You can call 082 552 5897. It is located at 50, Leipoldt, Ridgeway, Ridgeway, Johannesburg.
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