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Hector Peterson Primary School

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

Hector Peterson Primary School is a public primary school based in Roodepoort, Johannesburg. Around 1,178 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Hector Peterson Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Roodepoort, Johannesburg, Hector Peterson Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,178
Learners
37
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Hector Peterson Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Hector Peterson Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg West district with Hector Peterson Primary School.

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Hector Peterson Primary School's 1,178; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hector Peterson Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hector Peterson Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,997 learners against Hector Peterson Primary School's 1,178, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,901 learners against Hector Peterson Primary School's 1,178, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hector Peterson Primary School, 1,861 compared with 1,178; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hector Peterson Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hector Peterson Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,846 learners against Hector Peterson Primary School's 1,178; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hector Peterson Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hector Peterson Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hector Peterson Primary School, 2,936 compared with 1,178; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hector Peterson Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Hector Peterson Primary School's 1,178; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hector Peterson Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hector Peterson Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hector Peterson Primary School, 2,892 compared with 1,178, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hector Peterson Primary School, 2,888 compared with 1,178, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Hector Peterson Primary School's 1,178, 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 Hector Peterson Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Hector Peterson 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
8853, Mbalo Drive, Dobsonville, Roodepoort, Johannesburg
Postal
509 Dobsonville 1863
Telephone
011 931 1140
EMIS number
700252056

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hector Peterson 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 Hector Peterson Primary School directly, on 011 931 1140, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hector Peterson 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 Hector Peterson Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Hector Peterson 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 Hector Peterson Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Hector Peterson Primary School?
Hector Peterson Primary School reported 1,178 learners and 37 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 Hector Peterson Primary School?
Yes, Hector Peterson 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 Hector Peterson Primary School a public or private school?
Hector Peterson Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hector Peterson Primary School?
You can call 011 931 1140. It is located at 8853, Mbalo Drive, Dobsonville, Roodepoort, Johannesburg.
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