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Primary School Birchleigh

Public primary school · Kemptonpark, Kempton Park, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (3 circuit)

Primary School Birchleigh is a public primary school in Kemptonpark, Kempton Park. Around 1,304 learners are enrolled here.

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

Located in Kemptonpark, Kempton Park, Primary School Birchleigh is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,304
Learners
44
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

Here is how Primary School Birchleigh compares with 5 other schools listed under Ekurhuleni North district.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Birchleigh, 2,593 compared with 1,304; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Birchleigh; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Birchleigh doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Birchleigh, 2,591 compared with 1,304; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Birchleigh; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Birchleigh doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Birchleigh, 2,575 compared with 1,304; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Birchleigh; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Birchleigh doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,531 learners against Primary School Birchleigh's 1,304; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Birchleigh; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Primary School Birchleigh's 1,304; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Birchleigh; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Birchleigh doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Kempton Park

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

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Birchleigh, 2,593 compared with 1,304; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Birchleigh; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Birchleigh doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Birchleigh, 2,591 compared with 1,304; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Birchleigh; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Birchleigh doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jiyana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Birchleigh, 2,334 compared with 1,304; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Birchleigh; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Birchleigh doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masiqhakaze Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,319 learners against Primary School Birchleigh's 1,304; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Birchleigh; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Boitumelong Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Primary School Birchleigh's 1,304; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Birchleigh; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 74.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Birchleigh 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 Primary School Birchleigh for 2027

Because Primary School Birchleigh 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
177, Olienhoutlaan, Birchleigh, Kemptonpark, Kempton Park
Postal
Posbus 6025 Birchleigh 1621
Telephone
011 972 2127
Website
lsbirchleigh.co.za
Email
navrae@lsbirchleigh.co.za
EMIS number
700260323

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Birchleigh?
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 Primary School Birchleigh directly, on 011 972 2127, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Birchleigh?
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 Primary School Birchleigh the best school in Kempton Park?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Birchleigh 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 Kempton Park besides Primary School Birchleigh?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kempton Park, including Ikusasa Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Primary School Birchleigh?
Primary School Birchleigh reported 1,304 learners and 44 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Primary School Birchleigh?
Yes, Primary School Birchleigh 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 Primary School Birchleigh a public or private school?
Primary School Birchleigh is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Birchleigh?
You can call 011 972 2127. It is located at 177, Olienhoutlaan, Birchleigh, Kemptonpark, Kempton Park.
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