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Primary School Claremont

Public primary school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Primary School Claremont, a public primary school serving Johannesburg. Around 847 learners are enrolled here.

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Primary School Claremont is a public primary school in Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

847
Learners
27
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Primary School Claremont 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 Primary School Claremont for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

Here is how Primary School Claremont compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg North district.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Primary School Claremont's 847; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Claremont; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Primary School Claremont's 847, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against Primary School Claremont's 847, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,517 learners against Primary School Claremont's 847, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,447 learners against Primary School Claremont's 847; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Claremont; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Primary School Claremont's 847; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Claremont; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Claremont, 2,896 compared with 847; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Claremont; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Claremont 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 Primary School Claremont's 847, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Primary School Claremont's 847, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Claremont, 2,848 compared with 847, 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 Primary School Claremont for 2027

As a public school, Primary School Claremont 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
1, Rose Street, Claremont, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
Private Bag X4 Newville 2114
Telephone
081 592 5700
EMIS number
700140228

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Claremont?
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 Claremont directly, on 081 592 5700, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Claremont?
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 Primary School Claremont the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Claremont 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 Primary School Claremont?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Primary School Claremont?
Primary School Claremont reported 847 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Claremont?
Yes, Primary School Claremont 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 Claremont a public or private school?
Primary School Claremont is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Claremont?
You can call 081 592 5700. It is located at 1, Rose Street, Claremont, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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