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Isaacson Primary School

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

Isaacson Primary School is a public primary school based in Johannesburg, Soweto. It currently teaches around 244 learners.

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

In Johannesburg, Soweto, Isaacson Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

244
Learners
10
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Isaacson Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Isaacson Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg Central district with Isaacson Primary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Isaacson Primary School, 2,678 compared with 244; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isaacson Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isaacson Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,371 learners against Isaacson Primary School's 244; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isaacson Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isaacson Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Isaacson Primary School, 2,256 compared with 244; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isaacson Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isaacson Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,987 learners against Isaacson Primary School's 244; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isaacson Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isaacson Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against Isaacson Primary School's 244; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isaacson Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Soweto

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

  • Noordgesig Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,394 learners against Isaacson Primary School's 244, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against Isaacson Primary School's 244; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Isaacson Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Protea Glen Primary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Isaacson Primary School, 1,887 compared with 244, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Somelulwazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Isaacson Primary School, 1,787 compared with 244, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Basa Protea Glen Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Isaacson Primary School, 1,578 compared with 244; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 97.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Isaacson Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Isaacson Primary School for 2027

Isaacson 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
220, Matheatsie Street, Moroka, Johannesburg, Soweto
Postal
44 Moroka 1860
Telephone
011 433 0590
EMIS number
700121400

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Isaacson 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 Isaacson Primary School directly, on 011 433 0590, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Isaacson 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 Isaacson Primary School the best school in Soweto?
No matric pass rate is on record for Isaacson 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 Soweto besides Isaacson Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Soweto, including Noordgesig Primary School.
How big are the classes at Isaacson Primary School?
Isaacson Primary School reported 244 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Isaacson Primary School?
Yes, Isaacson 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 Isaacson Primary School a public or private school?
Isaacson Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Isaacson Primary School?
You can call 011 433 0590. It is located at 220, Matheatsie Street, Moroka, Johannesburg, Soweto.
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