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Observatory East Primary School

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

In Observatory Ext, Johannesburg, Observatory East Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 570 learners are enrolled here.

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

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

570
Learners
21
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, Observatory East 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 Observatory East Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

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

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Observatory East Primary School, 3,591 compared with 570, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Observatory East Primary School, 2,896 compared with 570; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Observatory East Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Observatory East Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Observatory East Primary School, 2,848 compared with 570, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Observatory East Primary School's 570, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against Observatory East Primary School's 570, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Observatory East Primary School's 570; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Observatory East Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Observatory East Primary School, 2,896 compared with 570; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Observatory East Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Observatory East 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 Observatory East Primary School's 570, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Observatory East Primary School's 570, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Observatory East Primary School, 2,848 compared with 570, 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 Observatory East Primary School for 2027

Observatory East Primary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
17, Doorn Street, Observatory, Observatory Ext, Johannesburg
Postal
66328 Broadway 2020
Telephone
076 506 3291
EMIS number
700131078

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Observatory East 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 Observatory East Primary School directly, on 076 506 3291, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Observatory East 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 Observatory East Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Observatory East 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 Observatory East Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Observatory East Primary School?
Observatory East Primary School reported 570 learners and 21 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 Observatory East Primary School?
Yes, Observatory East 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 Observatory East Primary School a public or private school?
Observatory East Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Observatory East Primary School?
You can call 076 506 3291. It is located at 17, Doorn Street, Observatory, Observatory Ext, Johannesburg.
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