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Leicester Road Primary School

Public primary school · Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (1 circuit)

In Kensington, Johannesburg, Leicester Road Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 700 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Leicester Road Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Leicester Road Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Kensington, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

700
Learners
35
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Leicester Road Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Leicester Road Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

Here is how Leicester Road Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg East district.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Leicester Road Primary School, 3,591 compared with 700, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Leicester Road Primary School, 2,896 compared with 700; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Leicester Road Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Leicester Road Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Leicester Road Primary School, 2,848 compared with 700, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Leicester Road Primary School's 700, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against Leicester Road Primary School's 700, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Leicester Road Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Leicester Road Primary School's 700; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Leicester Road Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Leicester Road Primary School, 2,896 compared with 700; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Leicester Road Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Leicester Road Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Leicester Road Primary School's 700, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Leicester Road Primary School's 700, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Leicester Road Primary School, 2,848 compared with 700, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Leicester Road Primary School for 2027

Because Leicester Road 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
33, Leicester Road, Kensington, Kensington, Johannesburg
Postal
33 Leicester Road Kensington 2094
Telephone
011 615 7329
Website
lrschool.co.za
Email
info@lrschool.co.za
EMIS number
700130823

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Leicester Road 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 Leicester Road Primary School directly, on 011 615 7329, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Leicester Road Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Leicester Road Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Leicester Road 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 Johannesburg besides Leicester Road Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Leicester Road Primary School?
Leicester Road Primary School reported 700 learners and 35 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 Leicester Road Primary School?
Yes, Leicester Road 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 Leicester Road Primary School a public or private school?
Leicester Road Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Leicester Road Primary School?
You can call 011 615 7329. It is located at 33, Leicester Road, Kensington, Kensington, Johannesburg.
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