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Klip Valley Primary School

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

Klip Valley Primary School is a public primary school based in Dobsonville, Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 1,144 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Klip Valley Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Dobsonville, Johannesburg, Klip Valley Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,144
Learners
35
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Klip Valley 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 Klip Valley Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

Here is how Klip Valley Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg West district.

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Klip Valley Primary School's 1,144; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Klip Valley Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Klip Valley Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,997 learners against Klip Valley Primary School's 1,144, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,901 learners against Klip Valley Primary School's 1,144, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Klip Valley Primary School, 1,861 compared with 1,144; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Klip Valley Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Klip Valley Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,846 learners against Klip Valley Primary School's 1,144; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Klip Valley Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Klip Valley Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Klip Valley Primary School, 2,936 compared with 1,144; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Klip Valley Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Klip Valley Primary School's 1,144; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Klip Valley Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Klip Valley Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Klip Valley Primary School, 2,892 compared with 1,144, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Klip Valley Primary School, 2,888 compared with 1,144, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Klip Valley Primary School's 1,144, 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 Klip Valley Primary School for 2027

Because Klip Valley 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
2011, Cnr Rafelle & Special Street, Doornkop Ext 1, Dobsonville, Johannesburg
Postal
Box 274 Dobsonville 1865
Telephone
011 038 9707
EMIS number
700252809

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Klip Valley 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 Klip Valley Primary School directly, on 011 038 9707, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Klip Valley 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 Klip Valley Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Klip Valley 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 Klip Valley Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Klip Valley Primary School?
Klip Valley Primary School reported 1,144 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Klip Valley Primary School?
Yes, Klip Valley 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 Klip Valley Primary School a public or private school?
Klip Valley Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Klip Valley Primary School?
You can call 011 038 9707. It is located at 2011, Cnr Rafelle & Special Street, Doornkop Ext 1, Dobsonville, Johannesburg.
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