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Highveld Primary School

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

Highveld Primary School is a public primary school based in Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 987 learners.

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

In Johannesburg, Highveld Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

987
Learners
35
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Highveld Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Highveld Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg South district with Highveld Primary School.

  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Highveld Primary School, 2,888 compared with 987, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,715 learners against Highveld Primary School's 987, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Highveld Primary School, 2,306 compared with 987; is a public combined school, a different phase than Highveld Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 86.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Highveld Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Southview High School teaches considerably more learners than Highveld Primary School, 2,274 compared with 987; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Highveld Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Highveld Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Leshata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,194 learners against Highveld Primary School's 987; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Highveld Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Highveld 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 Highveld Primary School, 2,936 compared with 987; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Highveld Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Highveld Primary School's 987; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Highveld Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Highveld Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Highveld Primary School, 2,892 compared with 987, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Highveld Primary School, 2,888 compared with 987, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Highveld Primary School's 987, 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 Highveld Primary School for 2027

Because Highveld Primary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
9, Ranier Road, Hill Extention, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
Po Box 446 Linmeyer 2190
Telephone
011 435 0412
Website
highveldprimary.co.za
Email
mail@highveldprimary.co.za
EMIS number
700120543

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Highveld 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 Highveld Primary School directly, on 011 435 0412, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Highveld 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 Highveld Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Highveld 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 Highveld Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Highveld Primary School?
Highveld Primary School reported 987 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Highveld Primary School?
Yes, Highveld 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 Highveld Primary School a public or private school?
Highveld Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Highveld Primary School?
You can call 011 435 0412. It is located at 9, Ranier Road, Hill Extention, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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