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Leresche Primary School

Public primary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (2 circuit)

In Soweto, Johannesburg, Leresche Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 647 learners are enrolled here.

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

Leresche Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Soweto, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

647
Learners
21
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Leresche 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 Leresche Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

Here is how Leresche Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg North district.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Leresche Primary School's 647; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Leresche Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Leresche Primary School's 647, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against Leresche Primary School's 647, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,517 learners against Leresche Primary School's 647, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,447 learners against Leresche Primary School's 647; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Leresche Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Leresche Primary School's 647; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Leresche Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Leresche Primary School, 2,896 compared with 647; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Leresche Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Leresche 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 Leresche Primary School's 647, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Leresche Primary School's 647, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Leresche Primary School, 2,848 compared with 647, 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 Leresche Primary School for 2027

Because Leresche 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
6501, Adam Street, Orlando East, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
12 Orlando East 1804
Telephone
011 935 1057
EMIS number
700132407

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Leresche 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 Leresche Primary School directly, on 011 935 1057, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Leresche 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 Leresche Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Leresche 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 Leresche Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Leresche Primary School?
Leresche Primary School reported 647 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Leresche Primary School?
Yes, Leresche 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 Leresche Primary School a public or private school?
Leresche Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Leresche Primary School?
You can call 011 935 1057. It is located at 6501, Adam Street, Orlando East, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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