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Norwood Primary School

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

In Johannesburg, Norwood Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 949 learners are enrolled here.

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

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

949
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, Norwood 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 Norwood Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

5 other schools in Johannesburg East district, for comparison against Norwood Primary School.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Norwood Primary School, 3,591 compared with 949, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Norwood Primary School, 2,896 compared with 949; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Norwood Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Norwood Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Norwood Primary School, 2,848 compared with 949, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Norwood Primary School's 949, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against Norwood Primary School's 949, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Norwood Primary School's 949; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Norwood Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Norwood Primary School, 2,896 compared with 949; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Norwood Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Norwood 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 Norwood Primary School's 949, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Norwood Primary School's 949, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Norwood Primary School, 2,848 compared with 949, 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 Norwood Primary School for 2027

Because Norwood 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
00, Cnr Nellie And Scholz Roads, Norwood, , Johannesburg
Postal
95068 Grant Park 2051
Telephone
011 728 7181
EMIS number
700131052

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Norwood 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 Norwood Primary School directly, on 011 728 7181, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Norwood 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 Norwood Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Norwood 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 Norwood Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Norwood Primary School?
Norwood Primary School reported 949 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Norwood Primary School?
Yes, Norwood 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 Norwood Primary School a public or private school?
Norwood Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Norwood Primary School?
You can call 011 728 7181. It is located at 00, Cnr Nellie And Scholz Roads, Norwood, , Johannesburg.
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