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Jeppe High Preparatory School

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

Jeppe High Preparatory School is a public primary school based in Johannesburg. Around 819 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Johannesburg, Jeppe High Preparatory School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

819
Learners
31
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Jeppe High Preparatory 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 Jeppe High Preparatory School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

5 other schools in Johannesburg East district, for comparison against Jeppe High Preparatory School.

  • Kanana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,591 learners against Jeppe High Preparatory School's 819, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Jeppe High Preparatory School's 819; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jeppe High Preparatory School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jeppe High Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Jeppe High Preparatory School's 819, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jeppe High Preparatory School, 2,818 compared with 819, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jeppe High Preparatory School, 2,781 compared with 819, 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 Jeppe High Preparatory School, 2,936 compared with 819; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jeppe High Preparatory School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Jeppe High Preparatory School's 819; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jeppe High Preparatory School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jeppe High Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jeppe High Preparatory School, 2,892 compared with 819, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jeppe High Preparatory School, 2,888 compared with 819, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Jeppe High Preparatory School's 819, 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 Jeppe High Preparatory School for 2027

As a public school, Jeppe High Preparatory School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1, Collingwood Street, Kensington, , Johannesburg
Postal
33969 Jeppestown 2043
Telephone
011 614 1057
Website
jeppeprep.co.za
EMIS number
700130658

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Jeppe High Preparatory 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 Jeppe High Preparatory School directly, on 011 614 1057, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Jeppe High Preparatory 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 Jeppe High Preparatory School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Jeppe High Preparatory 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 Jeppe High Preparatory School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Jeppe High Preparatory School?
Jeppe High Preparatory School reported 819 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Jeppe High Preparatory School?
Yes, Jeppe High Preparatory 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 Jeppe High Preparatory School a public or private school?
Jeppe High Preparatory School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Jeppe High Preparatory School?
You can call 011 614 1057. It is located at 1, Collingwood Street, Kensington, , Johannesburg.
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