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Parkdene Primary School

Public primary school · Boksburg, Boksburg, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (5 circuit)

Parkdene Primary School is a public primary school in Boksburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,068 learners.

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

Located in Boksburg, Parkdene Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,068
Learners
28
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Parkdene Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Parkdene 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 Parkdene Primary School.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Parkdene Primary School, 3,023 compared with 1,068; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Parkdene Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Parkdene Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,533 learners against Parkdene Primary School's 1,068, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,474 learners against Parkdene Primary School's 1,068, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,471 learners against Parkdene Primary School's 1,068, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches considerably more learners than Parkdene Primary School, 2,435 compared with 1,068; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Parkdene Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Parkdene Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Boksburg

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

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Parkdene Primary School, 3,023 compared with 1,068; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Parkdene Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Parkdene Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,533 learners against Parkdene Primary School's 1,068, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Sunward Park High School teaches considerably more learners than Parkdene Primary School, 2,411 compared with 1,068; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Parkdene Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Parkdene Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mampudi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Parkdene Primary School, 2,192 compared with 1,068, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Bopang-Kgotso Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Parkdene Primary School, 2,176 compared with 1,068, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Parkdene Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Parkdene 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
23, Mc Gaghey Street, Parkdene, Boksburg, Boksburg
Postal
52 Boksburg 1459
Telephone
011 917 5050
Website
parkdeneprimary.co.za
EMIS number
700161083

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Parkdene 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 Parkdene Primary School directly, on 011 917 5050, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Parkdene 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 Parkdene Primary School the best school in Boksburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Parkdene 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 Boksburg besides Parkdene Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Boksburg, including Windmill Park Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Parkdene Primary School?
Parkdene Primary School reported 1,068 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Parkdene Primary School?
Yes, Parkdene 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 Parkdene Primary School a public or private school?
Parkdene Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Parkdene Primary School?
You can call 011 917 5050. It is located at 23, Mc Gaghey Street, Parkdene, Boksburg, Boksburg.
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