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Horizon View Primary School

Public primary school · Roodepoort, Roodepoort, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (4 circuit)

Horizon View Primary School is a public primary school based in Roodepoort. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,174 learners.

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

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

1,174
Learners
39
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Good to know

More about this school

  • Ran a dedicated mental health and substance-use awareness programme for Grade 6-7 learners ahead of the transition to high school.
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Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Horizon View 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 Horizon View Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

5 other schools in Johannesburg West district, for comparison against Horizon View Primary School.

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Horizon View Primary School's 1,174; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Horizon View Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Horizon View 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 Horizon View Primary School's 1,174, 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 Horizon View Primary School's 1,174, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Horizon View Primary School, 1,861 compared with 1,174; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Horizon View Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Horizon View 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 Horizon View Primary School's 1,174; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Horizon View Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Horizon View Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Roodepoort

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

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Horizon View Primary School's 1,174; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Horizon View Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Horizon View 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 Horizon View Primary School's 1,174, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Raymond Mhlaba Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation teaches considerably more learners than Horizon View Primary School, 1,663 compared with 1,174; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Horizon View Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Horizon View Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Florida Park High School sits in roughly the same size range as Horizon View Primary School, at 1,626 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Horizon View Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 96.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Horizon View Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mayibuye Primary School is a similar size to Horizon View Primary School, with 1,545 learners against 1,174, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 Horizon View Primary School for 2027

Horizon View 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
1, Galpinway, Horizon View, Roodepoort, Roodepoort
Postal
P.o.box 5050 Horison 1730
Telephone
011 763 3745
Website
horizonview91.wixsite.com
EMIS number
700250175

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Horizon View 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 Horizon View Primary School directly, on 011 763 3745, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Horizon View 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 Horizon View Primary School the best school in Roodepoort?
No matric pass rate is on record for Horizon View 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 Roodepoort besides Horizon View Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Roodepoort, including Forte Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Horizon View Primary School?
Horizon View Primary School reported 1,174 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Horizon View Primary School?
Yes, Horizon View 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 Horizon View Primary School a public or private school?
Horizon View Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Horizon View Primary School?
You can call 011 763 3745. It is located at 1, Galpinway, Horizon View, Roodepoort, Roodepoort.
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