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Primary School Northmead

Public primary school · Benoni, Benoni, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (2 circuit)

Primary School Northmead is a public primary school in Benoni. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,018 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Primary School Northmead, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

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

1,018
Learners
52
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni North district, for comparison against Primary School Northmead.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Northmead, 2,593 compared with 1,018; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Northmead; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Northmead doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Northmead, 2,591 compared with 1,018; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Northmead; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Northmead doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Northmead, 2,575 compared with 1,018; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Northmead; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Northmead doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,531 learners against Primary School Northmead's 1,018; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Northmead; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Primary School Northmead's 1,018; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Northmead; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Northmead doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Benoni

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

  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Northmead, 2,575 compared with 1,018; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Northmead; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Northmead doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Primary School Northmead's 1,018; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Northmead; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Northmead doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,338 learners against Primary School Northmead's 1,018; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Northmead; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 86.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Northmead 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 Northmead's 1,018; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Northmead; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Northmead doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sazakhela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,819 learners against Primary School Northmead's 1,018, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 Northmead for 2027

Because Primary School Northmead 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, H/V Vyfdelaan En Sewendestraat, Northmead, Benoni, Benoni
Postal
Posbus 347 Benoni 1500
Telephone
011 849 7621
Website
northmead.co.za
Email
admin@lsnorthmead.co.za
EMIS number
700310524

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Northmead?
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 Northmead directly, on 011 849 7621, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Northmead?
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 Northmead the best school in Benoni?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Northmead 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 Benoni besides Primary School Northmead?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Primary School Northmead?
Primary School Northmead reported 1,018 learners and 52 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Northmead?
Yes, Primary School Northmead 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 Northmead a public or private school?
Primary School Northmead is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Northmead?
You can call 011 849 7621. It is located at 1, H/V Vyfdelaan En Sewendestraat, Northmead, Benoni, Benoni.
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