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Northcliff Primary School

Public primary school · Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (4 circuit)

Northcliff Primary School is a public primary school based in Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 990 learners.

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

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

990
Learners
46
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

5 other schools in Johannesburg North district, for comparison against Northcliff Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Northcliff Primary School, 2,936 compared with 990; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Northcliff Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Northcliff Primary School, 2,892 compared with 990, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College teaches considerably more learners than Northcliff Primary School, 2,611 compared with 990, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Northcliff Primary School, 2,517 compared with 990, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 teaches considerably more learners than Northcliff Primary School, 2,447 compared with 990; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Northcliff Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Northcliff Primary School, 2,936 compared with 990; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Northcliff Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Northcliff Primary School's 990; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Northcliff Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Northcliff Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Northcliff Primary School, 2,892 compared with 990, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Northcliff Primary School, 2,888 compared with 990, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Northcliff Primary School's 990, 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 Northcliff Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Northcliff Primary School 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
176, Weltevreden Road, Northcliff, , Johannesburg
Postal
3066 Cresta 2118
Telephone
011 678 4454
Website
northcliffprimary.co.za
Email
info@northcliffprimary.co.za
EMIS number
700140293

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Northcliff 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 Northcliff Primary School directly, on 011 678 4454, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Northcliff 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 Northcliff Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Northcliff 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 Northcliff Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Northcliff Primary School?
Northcliff Primary School reported 990 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Northcliff Primary School?
Yes, Northcliff 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 Northcliff Primary School a public or private school?
Northcliff Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Northcliff Primary School?
You can call 011 678 4454. It is located at 176, Weltevreden Road, Northcliff, , Johannesburg.
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