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Lakeside Primary School

Public primary school · Boksburg, Boksburg, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (5 circuit)

Lakeside Primary School is a public primary school based in Boksburg. Around 1,353 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Boksburg, Lakeside Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,353
Learners
36
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Lakeside Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Lakeside Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

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

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lakeside Primary School, 3,023 compared with 1,353; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lakeside Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lakeside Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,533 learners against Lakeside Primary School's 1,353, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,474 learners against Lakeside Primary School's 1,353, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,471 learners against Lakeside Primary School's 1,353, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches considerably more learners than Lakeside Primary School, 2,435 compared with 1,353; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lakeside Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lakeside Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Boksburg

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

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lakeside Primary School, 3,023 compared with 1,353; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lakeside Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lakeside Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,533 learners against Lakeside Primary School's 1,353, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Sunward Park High School teaches considerably more learners than Lakeside Primary School, 2,411 compared with 1,353; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lakeside Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lakeside Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mampudi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lakeside Primary School, 2,192 compared with 1,353, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Bopang-Kgotso Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lakeside Primary School, 2,176 compared with 1,353, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Lakeside Primary School for 2027

Because Lakeside Primary School 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
689, Erica Street, Reiger Park, Boksburg, Boksburg
Postal
Po Box 14089 Reiger Park 1460
Telephone
010 010 6419
EMIS number
700160044

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lakeside Primary School?
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 Lakeside Primary School directly, on 010 010 6419, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lakeside Primary School?
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 Lakeside Primary School the best school in Boksburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lakeside Primary School 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 Boksburg besides Lakeside Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Boksburg, including Windmill Park Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Lakeside Primary School?
Lakeside Primary School reported 1,353 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Lakeside Primary School?
Yes, Lakeside Primary School 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 Lakeside Primary School a public or private school?
Lakeside Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lakeside Primary School?
You can call 010 010 6419. It is located at 689, Erica Street, Reiger Park, Boksburg, Boksburg.
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