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Park Senior School

Public primary school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Park Senior School, a public primary school serving Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 654 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Park Senior School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Park Senior School is a public primary school in Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

654
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, Park Senior 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 Park Senior School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

5 other schools in Johannesburg Central district, for comparison against Park Senior School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Park Senior School's 654; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Park Senior School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Park Senior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Park Senior School, 2,371 compared with 654; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Park Senior School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Park Senior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,256 learners against Park Senior School's 654; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Park Senior School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Park Senior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Park Senior School, 1,987 compared with 654; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Park Senior School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Park Senior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Park Senior School, 1,952 compared with 654; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Park Senior School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Park Senior School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Park Senior School's 654; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Park Senior School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Park Senior School, 2,896 compared with 654; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Park Senior School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Park Senior 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 Park Senior School's 654, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Park Senior School's 654, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Park Senior School, 2,848 compared with 654, 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 Park Senior School for 2027

Park Senior 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
33, Tramway Street, Turffontein, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 74076 Turffontein 2140
Telephone
011 683 1313
EMIS number
700120881

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Park Senior 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 Park Senior School directly, on 011 683 1313, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Park Senior 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 Park Senior School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Park Senior 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 Park Senior School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Park Senior School?
Park Senior School reported 654 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Park Senior School?
Yes, Park Senior 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 Park Senior School a public or private school?
Park Senior School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Park Senior School?
You can call 011 683 1313. It is located at 33, Tramway Street, Turffontein, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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