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Primary School Esperanza

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

In Newlands, Johannesburg, Primary School Esperanza operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,037 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Primary School Esperanza: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Primary School Esperanza is a public primary school serving families in and around Newlands, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,037
Learners
41
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Primary School Esperanza 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 Esperanza for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

5 other schools in Johannesburg North district, for comparison against Primary School Esperanza.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Primary School Esperanza's 1,037; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Esperanza; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Primary School Esperanza's 1,037, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against Primary School Esperanza's 1,037, 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 Esperanza's 1,037, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,447 learners against Primary School Esperanza's 1,037; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Esperanza; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Primary School Esperanza's 1,037; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Esperanza; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Esperanza, 2,896 compared with 1,037; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Esperanza; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Esperanza 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 Esperanza's 1,037, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Primary School Esperanza's 1,037, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Esperanza, 2,848 compared with 1,037, 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 Esperanza for 2027

Because Primary School Esperanza 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
62, Stonewall, , Newlands, Johannesburg
Postal
Post Box 58105 Newville 2114
Telephone
011 673 5103
EMIS number
700140236

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Esperanza?
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 Esperanza directly, on 011 673 5103, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Esperanza?
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 Esperanza the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Esperanza 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 Esperanza?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Primary School Esperanza?
Primary School Esperanza reported 1,037 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Esperanza?
Yes, Primary School Esperanza 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 Esperanza a public or private school?
Primary School Esperanza is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Esperanza?
You can call 011 673 5103. It is located at 62, Stonewall, , Newlands, Johannesburg.
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