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Glenridge Primary School

Public primary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (4 circuit)

Glenridge Primary School is a public primary school in Soweto, Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 1,910 learners.

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Located in Soweto, Johannesburg, Glenridge Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,910
Learners
45
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Glenridge 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 Glenridge Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

Here is how Glenridge Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg Central district.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Glenridge Primary School, 2,678 compared with 1,910; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Glenridge Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Glenridge 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 Glenridge Primary School, at 2,371 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Glenridge Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Glenridge 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 Glenridge Primary School, at 2,256 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Glenridge Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Glenridge 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 Glenridge Primary School, at 1,987 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Glenridge Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Glenridge 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 Glenridge Primary School, at 1,952 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Glenridge 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 Glenridge Primary School, 2,936 compared with 1,910; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Glenridge Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Glenridge Primary School's 1,910; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Glenridge Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Glenridge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Glenridge Primary School, 2,892 compared with 1,910, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Glenridge Primary School, 2,888 compared with 1,910, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Glenridge Primary School's 1,910, 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 Glenridge Primary School for 2027

Because Glenridge 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
74, Alfonso Avenue, Protea Glen Ext 16, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
51280 P.o Chiawelo 1819
Telephone
011 851 2675
EMIS number
700400532

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Glenridge 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 Glenridge Primary School directly, on 011 851 2675, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Glenridge 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 Glenridge Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Glenridge 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 Glenridge Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Glenridge Primary School?
Glenridge Primary School reported 1,910 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 42 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 Glenridge Primary School?
Yes, Glenridge 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 Glenridge Primary School a public or private school?
Glenridge Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Glenridge Primary School?
You can call 011 851 2675. It is located at 74, Alfonso Avenue, Protea Glen Ext 16, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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