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Hoernle Primary School

Public primary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (5 circuit)

Welcome to Hoernle Primary School, a public primary school serving Soweto, Johannesburg. Around 213 learners are enrolled here.

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Hoernle Primary School is a public primary school in Soweto, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

213
Learners
13
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, Hoernle 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 Hoernle Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

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

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Hoernle Primary School's 213; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hoernle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hoernle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Hoernle Primary School, 2,371 compared with 213; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hoernle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hoernle 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 Hoernle Primary School's 213; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hoernle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hoernle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hoernle Primary School, 1,987 compared with 213; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hoernle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hoernle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Hoernle Primary School, 1,952 compared with 213; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hoernle Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Hoernle Primary School's 213; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hoernle Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hoernle Primary School, 2,896 compared with 213; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hoernle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hoernle 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 Hoernle Primary School's 213, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Hoernle Primary School's 213, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hoernle Primary School, 2,848 compared with 213, 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 Hoernle Primary School for 2027

Because Hoernle 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
1038, Kunene Street, Moroka, Soweto, Johannesburg
Telephone
082 552 6406
EMIS number
700400962

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hoernle 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 Hoernle Primary School directly, on 082 552 6406, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hoernle 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 Hoernle Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Hoernle 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 Hoernle Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Hoernle Primary School?
Hoernle Primary School reported 213 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Hoernle Primary School?
Yes, Hoernle 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 Hoernle Primary School a public or private school?
Hoernle Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hoernle Primary School?
You can call 082 552 6406. It is located at 1038, Kunene Street, Moroka, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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