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I H/ Harris Primary School

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

I H/ Harris Primary School is a public primary school in Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 994 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of I H/ Harris Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

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

994
Learners
30
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

I H/ Harris 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 I H/ Harris Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg East district with I H/ Harris Primary School.

  • Kanana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,591 learners against I H/ Harris Primary School's 994, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against I H/ Harris Primary School's 994; is a public secondary school, a different phase than I H/ Harris Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point I H/ Harris 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 I H/ Harris Primary School's 994, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than I H/ Harris Primary School, 2,818 compared with 994, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School teaches considerably more learners than I H/ Harris Primary School, 2,781 compared with 994, 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 I H/ Harris Primary School, 2,936 compared with 994; is a public secondary school, a different phase than I H/ Harris Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against I H/ Harris Primary School's 994; is a public secondary school, a different phase than I H/ Harris Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point I H/ Harris Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than I H/ Harris Primary School, 2,892 compared with 994, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than I H/ Harris Primary School, 2,888 compared with 994, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against I H/ Harris Primary School's 994, 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 I H/ Harris Primary School for 2027

I H/ Harris 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
75, C/O Beit And Davies Streets, Doornfontein, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 16192 Doornfontein 2028
Telephone
011 402 6475
EMIS number
700130575

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at I H/ Harris 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 I H/ Harris Primary School directly, on 011 402 6475, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to I H/ Harris 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 I H/ Harris Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for I H/ Harris 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 I H/ Harris Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at I H/ Harris Primary School?
I H/ Harris Primary School reported 994 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 I H/ Harris Primary School?
Yes, I H/ Harris 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 I H/ Harris Primary School a public or private school?
I H/ Harris Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact I H/ Harris Primary School?
You can call 011 402 6475. It is located at 75, C/O Beit And Davies Streets, Doornfontein, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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