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Primary School Orion

Public primary school · Alberton, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (2 circuit)

Primary School Orion is a public primary school in Alberton, Johannesburg. Around 911 learners are enrolled here.

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

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

911
Learners
51
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

Here is how Primary School Orion compares with 5 other schools listed under Ekurhuleni South district.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Orion, 3,023 compared with 911; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Orion; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Orion doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,533 learners against Primary School Orion's 911, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,474 learners against Primary School Orion's 911, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,471 learners against Primary School Orion's 911, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Orion, 2,435 compared with 911; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Orion; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Orion 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 Orion, 2,936 compared with 911; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Orion; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Primary School Orion's 911; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Orion; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Orion doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Orion, 2,892 compared with 911, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Orion, 2,888 compared with 911, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Primary School Orion's 911, 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 Orion for 2027

Primary School Orion 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
6, Toinette Street, Brackenhurst, Alberton, Johannesburg
Postal
167385 Braqckendowns 1454
Telephone
011 868 5562
EMIS number
700340281

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Orion?
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 Orion directly, on 011 868 5562, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Orion?
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 Orion the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Orion 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 Orion?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Primary School Orion?
Primary School Orion reported 911 learners and 51 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Orion?
Yes, Primary School Orion 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 Orion a public or private school?
Primary School Orion is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Orion?
You can call 011 868 5562. It is located at 6, Toinette Street, Brackenhurst, Alberton, Johannesburg.
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