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Greenside Primary School

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

Welcome to Greenside Primary School, a public primary school serving Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 573 learners.

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Greenside Primary School is a public primary school in Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

573
Learners
32
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, Greenside 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 Greenside Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

5 other schools in Johannesburg North district, for comparison against Greenside Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Greenside Primary School's 573; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Greenside Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Greenside Primary School's 573, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against Greenside Primary School's 573, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,517 learners against Greenside Primary School's 573, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,447 learners against Greenside Primary School's 573; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Greenside Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Greenside Primary School's 573; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Greenside Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Greenside Primary School, 2,896 compared with 573; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Greenside Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Greenside 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 Greenside Primary School's 573, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Greenside Primary School's 573, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Greenside Primary School, 2,848 compared with 573, 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 Greenside Primary School for 2027

Greenside 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
3, Vardon Road, Greenside, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
X X X
Telephone
011 646 6009
Website
greensideprimary.co.za
Email
admin@greensideprimary.co.za
EMIS number
700130443

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Greenside 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 Greenside Primary School directly, on 011 646 6009, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Greenside 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 Greenside Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Greenside 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 Greenside Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Greenside Primary School?
Greenside Primary School reported 573 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Greenside Primary School?
Yes, Greenside 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 Greenside Primary School a public or private school?
Greenside Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Greenside Primary School?
You can call 011 646 6009. It is located at 3, Vardon Road, Greenside, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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