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Harry Gwala Primary School

Public primary school · Roodepoort, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (1 circuit)

In Roodepoort, Johannesburg, Harry Gwala Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 1,901 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Harry Gwala Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Harry Gwala Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Roodepoort, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

1,901
Learners
52
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Harry Gwala 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 Harry Gwala Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg West district with Harry Gwala Primary School.

  • Forte Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Harry Gwala Primary School, at 2,274 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Harry Gwala Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Harry Gwala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Harry Gwala Primary School, at 1,997 learners, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Harry Gwala Primary School, at 1,861 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Harry Gwala Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Harry Gwala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School is a similar size to Harry Gwala Primary School, with 1,846 learners against 1,901; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Harry Gwala Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Harry Gwala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Moses Kotane Primary School is a similar size to Harry Gwala Primary School, with 1,764 learners against 1,901, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Harry Gwala Primary School's 1,901; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Harry Gwala Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Harry Gwala Primary School, 2,896 compared with 1,901; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Harry Gwala Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Harry Gwala 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 Harry Gwala Primary School's 1,901, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Harry Gwala Primary School's 1,901, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Harry Gwala Primary School, 2,848 compared with 1,901, 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 Harry Gwala Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Harry Gwala Primary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
334, Albert Luthuli Street, Tshepisong, Roodepoort, Johannesburg
Postal
7934
Telephone
071 579 1272
EMIS number
700400121

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Harry Gwala 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 Harry Gwala Primary School directly, on 071 579 1272, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Harry Gwala 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 Harry Gwala Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Harry Gwala 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 Harry Gwala Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Harry Gwala Primary School?
Harry Gwala Primary School reported 1,901 learners and 52 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Harry Gwala Primary School?
Yes, Harry Gwala 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 Harry Gwala Primary School a public or private school?
Harry Gwala Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Harry Gwala Primary School?
You can call 071 579 1272. It is located at 334, Albert Luthuli Street, Tshepisong, Roodepoort, Johannesburg.
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