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Heerengracht Primary School

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

In Johannesburg, Heerengracht Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,006 learners.

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

Heerengracht Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,006
Learners
30
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Heerengracht 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 Heerengracht Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

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

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Heerengracht Primary School's 1,006; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Heerengracht Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Heerengracht Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Heerengracht Primary School, 2,371 compared with 1,006; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Heerengracht Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Heerengracht 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 Heerengracht Primary School's 1,006; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Heerengracht Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Heerengracht Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Heerengracht Primary School, 1,987 compared with 1,006; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Heerengracht Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Heerengracht Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Heerengracht Primary School, 1,952 compared with 1,006; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Heerengracht Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Heerengracht Primary School's 1,006; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Heerengracht Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Heerengracht Primary School, 2,896 compared with 1,006; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Heerengracht Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Heerengracht 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 Heerengracht Primary School's 1,006, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Heerengracht Primary School's 1,006, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Heerengracht Primary School, 2,848 compared with 1,006, 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 Heerengracht Primary School for 2027

Heerengracht 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
73, Heerengracht Crescent, Eldorado Park Ext 4, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
500 Eldorado Aprk 1813
Telephone
011 945 1770
Website
heerengracht.org.za
Email
admin@heerengracht.org.za
EMIS number
700120170

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Heerengracht 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 Heerengracht Primary School directly, on 011 945 1770, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Heerengracht 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 Heerengracht Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Heerengracht 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 Heerengracht Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Heerengracht Primary School?
Heerengracht Primary School reported 1,006 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Heerengracht Primary School?
Yes, Heerengracht 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 Heerengracht Primary School a public or private school?
Heerengracht Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Heerengracht Primary School?
You can call 011 945 1770. It is located at 73, Heerengracht Crescent, Eldorado Park Ext 4, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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