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Kensington Ridge Primary School

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

Welcome to Kensington Ridge Primary School, a public primary school serving Johannesburg. Around 614 learners are enrolled here.

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Kensington Ridge Primary School is a public primary school in Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

614
Learners
19
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Kensington Ridge 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 Kensington Ridge Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg East district with Kensington Ridge Primary School.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kensington Ridge Primary School, 3,591 compared with 614, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kensington Ridge Primary School, 2,896 compared with 614; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kensington Ridge Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kensington Ridge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kensington Ridge Primary School, 2,848 compared with 614, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Kensington Ridge Primary School's 614, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against Kensington Ridge Primary School's 614, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Kensington Ridge Primary School's 614; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kensington Ridge Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kensington Ridge Primary School, 2,896 compared with 614; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kensington Ridge Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kensington Ridge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Kensington Ridge Primary School's 614, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Kensington Ridge Primary School's 614, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kensington Ridge Primary School, 2,848 compared with 614, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Kensington Ridge Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Kensington Ridge 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
75, Oxford Road, Kensington, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
P O Box 752191 Gardenview 2047
Telephone
011 616 5347
EMIS number
700130724

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kensington Ridge 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 Kensington Ridge Primary School directly, on 011 616 5347, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kensington Ridge 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 Kensington Ridge Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Kensington Ridge 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 Kensington Ridge Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Kensington Ridge Primary School?
Kensington Ridge Primary School reported 614 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Kensington Ridge Primary School?
Yes, Kensington Ridge 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 Kensington Ridge Primary School a public or private school?
Kensington Ridge Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kensington Ridge Primary School?
You can call 011 616 5347. It is located at 75, Oxford Road, Kensington, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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