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Greyville Primary School

Public primary school · Lenasia, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Greyville Primary School, a public primary school serving Lenasia, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,309 learners.

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

1,309
Learners
41
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, Greyville 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 Greyville Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

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

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Greyville Primary School's 1,309; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Greyville Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Greyville Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Greyville Primary School, 2,371 compared with 1,309; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Greyville Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Greyville 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 Greyville Primary School's 1,309; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Greyville Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Greyville Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Greyville Primary School, 1,987 compared with 1,309; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Greyville Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Greyville Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Greyville Primary School, 1,952 compared with 1,309; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Greyville Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Greyville Primary School's 1,309; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Greyville Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Greyville Primary School, 2,896 compared with 1,309; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Greyville Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Greyville 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 Greyville Primary School's 1,309, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Greyville Primary School's 1,309, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Greyville Primary School, 2,848 compared with 1,309, 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 Greyville Primary School for 2027

Greyville 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
88, Anemone, Lenasia, Lenasia, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o.box 71 Lenasia 1820
Telephone
011 852 2343
EMIS number
700110106

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Greyville 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 Greyville Primary School directly, on 011 852 2343, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Greyville 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 Greyville Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Greyville 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 Greyville Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Greyville Primary School?
Greyville Primary School reported 1,309 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Greyville Primary School?
Yes, Greyville 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 Greyville Primary School a public or private school?
Greyville Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Greyville Primary School?
You can call 011 852 2343. It is located at 88, Anemone, Lenasia, Lenasia, Johannesburg.
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