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Primary School Kensington

Public primary school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Primary School Kensington, a public primary school serving Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 623 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Primary School Kensington, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Primary School Kensington is a public primary school in Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

623
Learners
21
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 Kensington 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 Kensington for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

5 other schools in Johannesburg East district, for comparison against Primary School Kensington.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Kensington, 3,591 compared with 623, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Kensington, 2,896 compared with 623; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Kensington; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Kensington doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Kensington, 2,848 compared with 623, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Primary School Kensington's 623, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against Primary School Kensington's 623, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Primary School Kensington's 623; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Kensington; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Kensington, 2,896 compared with 623; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Kensington; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Kensington 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 Kensington's 623, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Primary School Kensington's 623, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Kensington, 2,848 compared with 623, 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 Kensington for 2027

Primary School Kensington 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
57, Cumberland Road, Kensington, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
66012 Broadway 2020
Telephone
011 616 3192
EMIS number
700130815

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Kensington?
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 Kensington directly, on 011 616 3192, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Kensington?
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 Kensington the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Kensington 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 Kensington?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Primary School Kensington?
Primary School Kensington reported 623 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Kensington?
Yes, Primary School Kensington 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 Kensington a public or private school?
Primary School Kensington is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Kensington?
You can call 011 616 3192. It is located at 57, Cumberland Road, Kensington, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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