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Primary School W H/ Coetzer

Public primary school · The Hill, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (3 circuit)

Primary School W H/ Coetzer is a public primary school based in The Hill, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 659 learners.

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

In The Hill, Johannesburg, Primary School W H/ Coetzer operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

659
Learners
22
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Primary School W H/ Coetzer 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 W H/ Coetzer specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

5 other schools in Johannesburg South district, for comparison against Primary School W H/ Coetzer.

  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School W H/ Coetzer, 2,888 compared with 659, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,715 learners against Primary School W H/ Coetzer's 659, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School W H/ Coetzer, 2,306 compared with 659; is a public combined school, a different phase than Primary School W H/ Coetzer; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 86.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School W H/ Coetzer doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Southview High School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School W H/ Coetzer, 2,274 compared with 659; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School W H/ Coetzer; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School W H/ Coetzer doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Leshata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,194 learners against Primary School W H/ Coetzer's 659; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School W H/ Coetzer; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School W H/ Coetzer 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 W H/ Coetzer, 2,936 compared with 659; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School W H/ Coetzer; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Primary School W H/ Coetzer's 659; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School W H/ Coetzer; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School W H/ Coetzer doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School W H/ Coetzer, 2,892 compared with 659, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School W H/ Coetzer, 2,888 compared with 659, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Primary School W H/ Coetzer's 659, 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 W H/ Coetzer for 2027

As a public school, Primary School W H/ Coetzer 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
2, Edgecombe Street, The Hill, The Hill, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o.box 49034 Rosettenville 2130
Telephone
011 435 0435
EMIS number
700120782

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School W H/ Coetzer?
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 W H/ Coetzer directly, on 011 435 0435, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School W H/ Coetzer?
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 W H/ Coetzer the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School W H/ Coetzer 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 W H/ Coetzer?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Primary School W H/ Coetzer?
Primary School W H/ Coetzer reported 659 learners and 22 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 W H/ Coetzer?
Yes, Primary School W H/ Coetzer 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 W H/ Coetzer a public or private school?
Primary School W H/ Coetzer is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School W H/ Coetzer?
You can call 011 435 0435. It is located at 2, Edgecombe Street, The Hill, The Hill, Johannesburg.
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