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Primary School Horison

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

Primary School Horison is a public primary school based in Rooepoort, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 613 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Primary School Horison, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Rooepoort, Johannesburg, Primary School Horison operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

613
Learners
32
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg West district with Primary School Horison.

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Primary School Horison's 613; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Horison; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Horison 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 Horison's 613, 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 Horison's 613, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Horison, 1,861 compared with 613; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Horison; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Horison 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 Horison's 613; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Horison; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Horison 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 Horison, 2,936 compared with 613; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Horison; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Primary School Horison's 613; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Horison; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Horison doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Horison, 2,892 compared with 613, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Horison, 2,888 compared with 613, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Primary School Horison's 613, 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 Horison for 2027

Primary School Horison 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
1, Weaver Street, Horison, Rooepoort, Johannesburg
Postal
5002 Horison 1730
Telephone
011 763 5617
Website
horison.co.za
Email
hoof@horison.co.za
EMIS number
700250720

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Horison?
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 Horison directly, on 011 763 5617, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Horison?
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 Horison the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Horison 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 Horison?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Primary School Horison?
Primary School Horison reported 613 learners and 32 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 Horison?
Yes, Primary School Horison 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 Horison a public or private school?
Primary School Horison is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Horison?
You can call 011 763 5617. It is located at 1, Weaver Street, Horison, Rooepoort, Johannesburg.
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