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Primary School Fairland

Public primary school · Fairland, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (4 circuit)

Primary School Fairland is a public primary school in Fairland, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,209 learners.

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

1,209
Learners
64
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Fairland, 2,936 compared with 1,209; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Fairland; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Fairland, 2,892 compared with 1,209, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Fairland, 2,611 compared with 1,209, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Fairland, 2,517 compared with 1,209, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Fairland, 2,447 compared with 1,209; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Fairland; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Fairland, 2,936 compared with 1,209; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Fairland; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Primary School Fairland's 1,209; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Fairland; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Fairland doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Fairland, 2,892 compared with 1,209, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Fairland, 2,888 compared with 1,209, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Primary School Fairland's 1,209, 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 Fairland for 2027

Primary School Fairland is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
145, Market Street, Fairland, Fairland, Johannesburg
Postal
Private Bag X03 Fairland 2030
Telephone
011 678 4591
Website
laerskoolfairland.co.za
Email
karen@laerskoolfairland.co.za
EMIS number
700140244

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Fairland?
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 Fairland directly, on 011 678 4591, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Fairland?
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 Fairland the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Fairland 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 Fairland?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Primary School Fairland?
Primary School Fairland reported 1,209 learners and 64 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Fairland?
Yes, Primary School Fairland 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 Fairland a public or private school?
Primary School Fairland is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Fairland?
You can call 011 678 4591. It is located at 145, Market Street, Fairland, Fairland, Johannesburg.
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