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Kaalfontein Primary School

Public primary school · Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Kaalfontein Primary School, a public primary school serving Midrand, Johannesburg. Around 2,848 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Kaalfontein Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Kaalfontein Primary School is a public primary school in Midrand, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

2,848
Learners
73
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Kaalfontein Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Kaalfontein Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

5 other schools in Johannesburg East district, for comparison against Kaalfontein Primary School.

  • Kanana Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kaalfontein Primary School, at 3,591 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is a similar size to Kaalfontein Primary School, with 2,896 learners against 2,848; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kaalfontein Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kaalfontein Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ebomini Primary School is a similar size to Kaalfontein Primary School, with 2,818 learners against 2,848, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is a similar size to Kaalfontein Primary School, with 2,781 learners against 2,848, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Rebonwe Primary School is a similar size to Kaalfontein Primary School, with 2,681 learners against 2,848, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Kaalfontein Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kaalfontein Primary School, at 2,936 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kaalfontein Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is a similar size to Kaalfontein Primary School, with 2,896 learners against 2,848; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kaalfontein Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kaalfontein Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kaalfontein Primary School, at 2,892 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kaalfontein Primary School, at 2,888 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is a similar size to Kaalfontein Primary School, with 2,781 learners against 2,848, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Kaalfontein Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Kaalfontein Primary 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
3857, Pilchard Street, Kaalfontein, Midrand, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 5361 Midrand 1685
Telephone
011 261 1200
EMIS number
700400078

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kaalfontein 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 Kaalfontein Primary School directly, on 011 261 1200, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kaalfontein Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Kaalfontein Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Kaalfontein 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 Kaalfontein Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Kaalfontein Primary School?
Kaalfontein Primary School reported 2,848 learners and 73 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Kaalfontein Primary School?
Yes, Kaalfontein 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 Kaalfontein Primary School a public or private school?
Kaalfontein Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kaalfontein Primary School?
You can call 011 261 1200. It is located at 3857, Pilchard Street, Kaalfontein, Midrand, Johannesburg.
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