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Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck

Public primary school · Springs, Springs, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (4 circuit)

Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck is a public primary school based in Springs. Around 903 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Springs, Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

903
Learners
43
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck 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 Jan Van Riebeeck specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

Here is how Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck compares with 5 other schools listed under Gauteng East district.

  • Tsakane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck, 1,918 compared with 903; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck's 903; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,843 learners against Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck's 903; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,827 learners against Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck's 903; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,823 learners against Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck's 903; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Springs

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

  • Payneville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,609 learners against Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck's 903, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Primary School Morester teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck, 1,566 compared with 903, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Phulong Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck, 1,527 compared with 903; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 72% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kenneth Masekela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck, 1,511 compared with 903; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 81.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Werda teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck, 1,467 compared with 903, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Jan Van Riebeeck for 2027

Because Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck 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
1, Oos Geduld, Petersfield, Springs, Springs
Postal
15063 Riverfield 1564
Telephone
010 534 7765
Website
laerskooljanvanriebeeck.co.za
Email
ontvangs@jvrprim.co.za
EMIS number
700350280

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck?
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 Jan Van Riebeeck directly, on 010 534 7765, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck?
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 Jan Van Riebeeck the best school in Springs?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck 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 Springs besides Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Springs, including Payneville Primary School.
How big are the classes at Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck?
Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck reported 903 learners and 43 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Jan Van Riebeeck?
Yes, Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck 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 Jan Van Riebeeck a public or private school?
Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Jan Van Riebeeck?
You can call 010 534 7765. It is located at 1, Oos Geduld, Petersfield, Springs, Springs.
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