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Orchards Primary School

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

In Norwood, Johannesburg, Orchards Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 727 learners.

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

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

727
Learners
27
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, Orchards 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 Orchards Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

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

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Orchards Primary School, 3,591 compared with 727, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Orchards Primary School, 2,896 compared with 727; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Orchards Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Orchards Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Orchards Primary School, 2,848 compared with 727, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Orchards Primary School's 727, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against Orchards Primary School's 727, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Orchards Primary School's 727; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Orchards Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Orchards Primary School, 2,896 compared with 727; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Orchards Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Orchards 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 Orchards Primary School's 727, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Orchards Primary School's 727, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Orchards Primary School, 2,848 compared with 727, 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 Orchards Primary School for 2027

Because Orchards 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
27, Orange Road, Orchards, Norwood, Johannesburg
Postal
92004 Norwood 2117
Telephone
011 728 6301
EMIS number
700130799

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Orchards 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 Orchards Primary School directly, on 011 728 6301, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Orchards 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 Orchards Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Orchards 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 Orchards Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Orchards Primary School?
Orchards Primary School reported 727 learners and 27 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 Orchards Primary School?
Yes, Orchards 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 Orchards Primary School a public or private school?
Orchards Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Orchards Primary School?
You can call 011 728 6301. It is located at 27, Orange Road, Orchards, Norwood, Johannesburg.
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