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Primary School Verkenner

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

Primary School Verkenner is a public primary school based in Benoni. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,235 learners.

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

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

1,235
Learners
41
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ekurhuleni North district with Primary School Verkenner.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Verkenner, 2,593 compared with 1,235; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Verkenner; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Verkenner doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Verkenner, 2,591 compared with 1,235; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Verkenner; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Verkenner doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Verkenner, 2,575 compared with 1,235; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Verkenner; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Verkenner 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 Verkenner's 1,235; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Verkenner; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Primary School Verkenner's 1,235; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Verkenner; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Verkenner 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 Verkenner, 2,575 compared with 1,235; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Verkenner; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Verkenner 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 Verkenner's 1,235; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Verkenner; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Verkenner 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 Verkenner's 1,235; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Verkenner; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 86.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Verkenner 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 Verkenner's 1,235; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Verkenner; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Verkenner 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 Verkenner's 1,235, 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 Verkenner for 2027

As a public school, Primary School Verkenner follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
4, Harpur Avenue, Benoni, Benoni, Benoni
Postal
P O Boix 168 Benoni 1500
Telephone
011 845 3058
EMIS number
700310565

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Verkenner?
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 Verkenner directly, on 011 845 3058, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Verkenner?
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 Verkenner the best school in Benoni?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Verkenner 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 Verkenner?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Primary School Verkenner?
Primary School Verkenner reported 1,235 learners and 41 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 Verkenner?
Yes, Primary School Verkenner 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 Verkenner a public or private school?
Primary School Verkenner is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Verkenner?
You can call 011 845 3058. It is located at 4, Harpur Avenue, Benoni, Benoni, Benoni.
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