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Galway Primary School

Public primary school · Germiston, Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (4 circuit)

Galway Primary School is a public primary school in Germiston. Around 1,640 learners are enrolled here.

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Located in Germiston, Galway Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,640
Learners
61
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Galway Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Galway Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

Here is how Galway Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ekurhuleni South district.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Galway Primary School, 3,023 compared with 1,640; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Galway Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Galway Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,533 learners against Galway Primary School's 1,640, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,474 learners against Galway Primary School's 1,640, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,471 learners against Galway Primary School's 1,640, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches considerably more learners than Galway Primary School, 2,435 compared with 1,640; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Galway Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Galway Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Germiston

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

  • Klopperpark Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,503 learners against Galway Primary School's 1,640, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches considerably more learners than Galway Primary School, 2,435 compared with 1,640; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Galway Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Galway Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alston Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,414 learners against Galway Primary School's 1,640, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dawn Park Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Galway Primary School, 2,364 compared with 1,640, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwadukathole Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,364 learners against Galway Primary School's 1,640; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Galway Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Galway Primary School for 2027

Galway 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
38, Galway Street, Delville, Germiston, Germiston
Postal
P O Box 1401 Germiston South 1411
Telephone
011 873 0189
Website
sites.google.com
EMIS number
700161190

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Galway 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 Galway Primary School directly, on 011 873 0189, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Galway 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 Galway Primary School the best school in Germiston?
No matric pass rate is on record for Galway 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 Germiston besides Galway Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Germiston, including Klopperpark Primary School.
How big are the classes at Galway Primary School?
Galway Primary School reported 1,640 learners and 61 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Galway Primary School?
Yes, Galway 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 Galway Primary School a public or private school?
Galway Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Galway Primary School?
You can call 011 873 0189. It is located at 38, Galway Street, Delville, Germiston, Germiston.
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