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Kanana Primary School

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

Kanana Primary School is a public primary school in Ivory Park, Midrand. Around 3,591 learners are enrolled here.

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

Located in Ivory Park, Midrand, Kanana Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

3,591
Learners
99
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Kanana Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Kanana Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

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

  • Alexandra Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kanana Primary School, at 2,896 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kanana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kanana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is a similar size to Kanana Primary School, with 2,848 learners against 3,591, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kanana Primary School, at 2,818 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kanana Primary School, at 2,781 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Rebonwe Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kanana Primary School, at 2,681 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Midrand

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

  • Ebomini Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kanana Primary School, at 2,818 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mikateka Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 2,508 learners against Kanana Primary School's 3,591, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • David Makhubo Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Kanana Primary School, 2,363 compared with 3,591; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kanana Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Olifantsfontein Primary School teaches fewer learners than Kanana Primary School, 2,140 compared with 3,591, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Tswelopele Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,960 learners against Kanana Primary School's 3,591; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kanana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 71.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kanana 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 Kanana Primary School for 2027

Because Kanana 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
2357, Lerato Street, Kanana, Ivory Park, Midrand
Postal
P.o Box 8738 Ivory Park 1689
Telephone
011 310 2449
EMIS number
700261719

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kanana 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 Kanana Primary School directly, on 011 310 2449, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kanana 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 Kanana Primary School the best school in Midrand?
No matric pass rate is on record for Kanana 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 Midrand besides Kanana Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Midrand, including Ebomini Primary School.
How big are the classes at Kanana Primary School?
Kanana Primary School reported 3,591 learners and 99 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Kanana Primary School?
Yes, Kanana 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 Kanana Primary School a public or private school?
Kanana Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kanana Primary School?
You can call 011 310 2449. It is located at 2357, Lerato Street, Kanana, Ivory Park, Midrand.
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