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Opelweg Primary School

Public primary school · Alberton, Alberton, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (1 circuit)

Opelweg Primary School is a public primary school based in Alberton. Around 2,474 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Alberton, Opelweg Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

2,474
Learners
63
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Opelweg Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Opelweg Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

Here is how Opelweg Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ekurhuleni South district.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School is a similar size to Opelweg Primary School, with 3,023 learners against 2,474; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Opelweg Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Opelweg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk sits in roughly the same size range as Opelweg Primary School, at 2,533 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Opelweg Primary School, at 2,471 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is a similar size to Opelweg Primary School, with 2,435 learners against 2,474; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Opelweg Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Opelweg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alston Primary School is a similar size to Opelweg Primary School, with 2,414 learners against 2,474, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Alberton

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

  • Eden-Ridge Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Opelweg Primary School, at 2,316 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Edenpark Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Opelweg Primary School, at 2,068 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Encochoyini Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,630 learners against Opelweg Primary School's 2,474, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Royal Schools Alberton Combined School teaches fewer learners than Opelweg Primary School, 1,575 compared with 2,474; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Opelweg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thabo Ntsako Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Opelweg Primary School, 1,566 compared with 2,474; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Opelweg Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 90.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Opelweg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Opelweg Primary School for 2027

Because Opelweg 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
610, Opel Street, Eden Park, Alberton, Alberton
Postal
15123 Eden Park 1455
Telephone
011 385 0185
EMIS number
700340034

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Opelweg 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 Opelweg Primary School directly, on 011 385 0185, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Opelweg 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 Opelweg Primary School the best school in Alberton?
No matric pass rate is on record for Opelweg 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 Alberton besides Opelweg Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Alberton, including Eden-Ridge Primary School.
How big are the classes at Opelweg Primary School?
Opelweg Primary School reported 2,474 learners and 63 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Opelweg Primary School?
Yes, Opelweg 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 Opelweg Primary School a public or private school?
Opelweg Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Opelweg Primary School?
You can call 011 385 0185. It is located at 610, Opel Street, Eden Park, Alberton, Alberton.
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