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King Edward V11 Preparatory School

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

King Edward V11 Preparatory School is a public primary school in Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 762 learners.

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Located in Johannesburg, King Edward V11 Preparatory School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

762
Learners
39
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

King Edward V11 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 King Edward V11 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 King Edward V11 Preparatory School.

  • Kanana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,591 learners against King Edward V11 Preparatory School's 762, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against King Edward V11 Preparatory School's 762; is a public secondary school, a different phase than King Edward V11 Preparatory School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point King Edward V11 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 King Edward V11 Preparatory School's 762, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than King Edward V11 Preparatory School, 2,818 compared with 762, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School teaches considerably more learners than King Edward V11 Preparatory School, 2,781 compared with 762, 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 King Edward V11 Preparatory School, 2,936 compared with 762; is a public secondary school, a different phase than King Edward V11 Preparatory School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against King Edward V11 Preparatory School's 762; is a public secondary school, a different phase than King Edward V11 Preparatory School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point King Edward V11 Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than King Edward V11 Preparatory School, 2,892 compared with 762, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than King Edward V11 Preparatory School, 2,888 compared with 762, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against King Edward V11 Preparatory School's 762, 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 King Edward V11 Preparatory School for 2027

Because King Edward V11 Preparatory 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
1, Oak Street, Houghton, , Johannesburg
Telephone
011 648 1000
EMIS number
700130757

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at King Edward V11 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 King Edward V11 Preparatory School directly, on 011 648 1000, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to King Edward V11 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 King Edward V11 Preparatory School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for King Edward V11 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 King Edward V11 Preparatory School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at King Edward V11 Preparatory School?
King Edward V11 Preparatory School reported 762 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 King Edward V11 Preparatory School?
Yes, King Edward V11 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 King Edward V11 Preparatory School a public or private school?
King Edward V11 Preparatory School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact King Edward V11 Preparatory School?
You can call 011 648 1000. It is located at 1, Oak Street, Houghton, , Johannesburg.
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