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Houghton Primary School

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

Houghton Primary School is a public primary school in Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 528 learners.

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Located in Johannesburg, Houghton Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

528
Learners
26
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

Here is how Houghton Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg East district.

  • Kanana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,591 learners against Houghton Primary School's 528, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Houghton Primary School's 528; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Houghton Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Houghton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Houghton Primary School's 528, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Houghton Primary School, 2,818 compared with 528, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Houghton Primary School, 2,781 compared with 528, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Houghton Primary School, 2,936 compared with 528; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Houghton Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Houghton Primary School's 528; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Houghton Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Houghton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Houghton Primary School, 2,892 compared with 528, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Houghton Primary School, 2,888 compared with 528, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Houghton Primary School's 528, 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 Houghton Primary School for 2027

Because Houghton 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
27, First Avenue, Lower Houghton, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
95012 Grant Park 2051
Telephone
011 483 2550
Website
houghtonschool.co.za
Email
admin@houghtonschool.co.za
EMIS number
700130542

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Houghton 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 Houghton Primary School directly, on 011 483 2550, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Houghton 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 Houghton Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Houghton 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 Houghton Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Houghton Primary School?
Houghton Primary School reported 528 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Houghton Primary School?
Yes, Houghton 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 Houghton Primary School a public or private school?
Houghton Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Houghton Primary School?
You can call 011 483 2550. It is located at 27, First Avenue, Lower Houghton, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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