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Parkdale Primary School

Public primary school · Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (2 circuit)

In Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, Parkdale Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 1,020 learners are enrolled here.

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

Parkdale Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Eldorado Park, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,020
Learners
30
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Parkdale 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 Parkdale Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg Central district with Parkdale Primary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Parkdale Primary School's 1,020; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Parkdale Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Parkdale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Parkdale Primary School, 2,371 compared with 1,020; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Parkdale Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Parkdale Primary 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 Parkdale Primary School's 1,020; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Parkdale Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Parkdale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Parkdale Primary School, 1,987 compared with 1,020; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Parkdale Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Parkdale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Parkdale Primary School, 1,952 compared with 1,020; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Parkdale Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Parkdale Primary School's 1,020; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Parkdale Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Parkdale Primary School, 2,896 compared with 1,020; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Parkdale Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Parkdale 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 Parkdale Primary School's 1,020, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Parkdale Primary School's 1,020, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Parkdale Primary School, 2,848 compared with 1,020, 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 Parkdale Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Parkdale Primary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
526, Goud & Diament Street, Eldorado Park, Eldorado Park, Johannesburg
Postal
1011 Eldorado Park 1811
Telephone
011 945 3214
EMIS number
700120295

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Parkdale 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 Parkdale Primary School directly, on 011 945 3214, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Parkdale 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 Parkdale Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Parkdale 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 Parkdale Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Parkdale Primary School?
Parkdale Primary School reported 1,020 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Parkdale Primary School?
Yes, Parkdale 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 Parkdale Primary School a public or private school?
Parkdale Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Parkdale Primary School?
You can call 011 945 3214. It is located at 526, Goud & Diament Street, Eldorado Park, Eldorado Park, Johannesburg.
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