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Primary School Dr Havinga

Public primary school · Roodepoort, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (4 circuit)

Primary School Dr Havinga is a public primary school in Roodepoort, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,011 learners.

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Located in Roodepoort, Johannesburg, Primary School Dr Havinga is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,011
Learners
50
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

5 other schools in Johannesburg West district, for comparison against Primary School Dr Havinga.

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Primary School Dr Havinga's 1,011; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Dr Havinga; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Dr Havinga doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,997 learners against Primary School Dr Havinga's 1,011, 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 Primary School Dr Havinga's 1,011, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Dr Havinga, 1,861 compared with 1,011; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Dr Havinga; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Dr Havinga 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 Primary School Dr Havinga's 1,011; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Dr Havinga; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Dr Havinga 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 Primary School Dr Havinga, 2,936 compared with 1,011; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Dr Havinga; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Primary School Dr Havinga's 1,011; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Dr Havinga; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Dr Havinga doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Dr Havinga, 2,892 compared with 1,011, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Dr Havinga, 2,888 compared with 1,011, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Primary School Dr Havinga's 1,011, 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 Primary School Dr Havinga for 2027

Because Primary School Dr Havinga 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
29, Andries Pretorius Street, Witpoortjie, Roodepoort, Johannesburg
Postal
Po Box 3010 Witbeech 1729
Telephone
011 769 1670
Website
laerskooldrhavinga.co.za
Email
admin@drhavinga.co.za
EMIS number
700250639

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Dr Havinga?
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 Dr Havinga directly, on 011 769 1670, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Dr Havinga?
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 Dr Havinga the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Dr Havinga 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 Dr Havinga?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Primary School Dr Havinga?
Primary School Dr Havinga reported 1,011 learners and 50 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 Primary School Dr Havinga?
Yes, Primary School Dr Havinga 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 Dr Havinga a public or private school?
Primary School Dr Havinga is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Dr Havinga?
You can call 011 769 1670. It is located at 29, Andries Pretorius Street, Witpoortjie, Roodepoort, Johannesburg.
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