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Paddington's Educare Centre

Private primary school · Glen Austin, Midrand, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Paddington's Educare Centre, a private primary school serving Glen Austin, Midrand. Around 189 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Paddington's Educare Centre, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Paddington's Educare Centre is a private primary school in Glen Austin, Midrand. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

189
Learners
14
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Paddington's Educare Centre sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg East district with Paddington's Educare Centre.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Paddington's Educare Centre, 3,591 compared with 189; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Paddington's Educare Centre, 2,896 compared with 189; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Paddington's Educare Centre doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Paddington's Educare Centre, 2,848 compared with 189; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Paddington's Educare Centre's 189; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against Paddington's Educare Centre's 189; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Midrand

Zooming into Midrand, here are 5 other schools to compare against Paddington's Educare Centre.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Paddington's Educare Centre, 3,591 compared with 189; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Paddington's Educare Centre's 189; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mikateka Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Paddington's Educare Centre, 2,508 compared with 189; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • David Makhubo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Paddington's Educare Centre, 2,363 compared with 189; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Olifantsfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,140 learners against Paddington's Educare Centre's 189; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
2, Cilliers Road, , Glen Austin, Midrand
Postal
Po Box 50493 Randjesfontein 1683
Telephone
011 314 2885
Website
midrandschool.co.za
Email
creche@ken.co.za
EMIS number
700400419

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Paddington's Educare Centre?
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 Paddington's Educare Centre directly, on 011 314 2885, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Paddington's Educare Centre?
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 Paddington's Educare Centre the best school in Midrand?
No matric pass rate is on record for Paddington's Educare Centre to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Midrand besides Paddington's Educare Centre?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Midrand, including Kanana Primary School.
How big are the classes at Paddington's Educare Centre?
Paddington's Educare Centre reported 189 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 14 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 Paddington's Educare Centre?
Yes. As a private school, Paddington's Educare Centre sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Paddington's Educare Centre a public or private school?
Paddington's Educare Centre is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Paddington's Educare Centre?
You can call 011 314 2885. It is located at 2, Cilliers Road, , Glen Austin, Midrand.
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