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Palmridge Primary School

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

Palmridge Primary School is a public primary school in Palmridge, Germiston. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,956 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Palmridge Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Palmridge, Germiston, Palmridge Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,956
Learners
56
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Palmridge Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Palmridge Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni South district, for comparison against Palmridge Primary School.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Palmridge Primary School, 3,023 compared with 1,956; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Palmridge Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Palmridge 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 Palmridge Primary School, at 2,533 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Palmridge Primary School, at 2,474 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Palmridge Primary School, at 2,471 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is a similar size to Palmridge Primary School, with 2,435 learners against 1,956; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Palmridge Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Palmridge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Germiston

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

  • Klopperpark Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Palmridge Primary School, at 2,503 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is a similar size to Palmridge Primary School, with 2,435 learners against 1,956; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Palmridge Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Palmridge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alston Primary School is a similar size to Palmridge Primary School, with 2,414 learners against 1,956, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dawn Park Primary School is a similar size to Palmridge Primary School, with 2,364 learners against 1,956, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwadukathole Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Palmridge Primary School, at 2,364 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Palmridge Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Palmridge Primary School for 2027

Palmridge 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
147, Cnr Tritonia And Celtis Street, Palmridge Ext. 4, Palmridge, Germiston
Telephone
010 100 3527
EMIS number
700400849

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Palmridge 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 Palmridge Primary School directly, on 010 100 3527, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Palmridge 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 Palmridge Primary School the best school in Germiston?
No matric pass rate is on record for Palmridge 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 Germiston besides Palmridge Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Germiston, including Klopperpark Primary School.
How big are the classes at Palmridge Primary School?
Palmridge Primary School reported 1,956 learners and 56 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Palmridge Primary School?
Yes, Palmridge 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 Palmridge Primary School a public or private school?
Palmridge Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Palmridge Primary School?
You can call 010 100 3527. It is located at 147, Cnr Tritonia And Celtis Street, Palmridge Ext. 4, Palmridge, Germiston.
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