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Parktown Public School

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

In Parktown, Johannesburg, Parktown Public School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 868 learners.

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

Parktown Public School is a public primary school serving families in and around Parktown, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

868
Learners
26
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, Parktown Public 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 Parktown Public School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg East district with Parktown Public School.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Parktown Public School, 3,591 compared with 868, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Parktown Public School, 2,896 compared with 868; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Parktown Public School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Parktown Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Parktown Public School, 2,848 compared with 868, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Parktown Public School's 868, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against Parktown Public School's 868, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Parktown Public School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Parktown Public School's 868; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Parktown Public School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Parktown Public School, 2,896 compared with 868; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Parktown Public School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Parktown Public 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 Parktown Public School's 868, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Parktown Public School's 868, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Parktown Public School, 2,848 compared with 868, 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 Parktown Public School for 2027

As a public school, Parktown Public 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
24, Empire, Parktown, Parktown, Johannesburg
Postal
17378 Hillbrow 2038
Telephone
011 484 3640
EMIS number
700133512

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Parktown Public 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 Parktown Public School directly, on 011 484 3640, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Parktown Public 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 Parktown Public School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Parktown Public 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 Parktown Public School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Parktown Public School?
Parktown Public School reported 868 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Parktown Public School?
Yes, Parktown Public 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 Parktown Public School a public or private school?
Parktown Public School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Parktown Public School?
You can call 011 484 3640. It is located at 24, Empire, Parktown, Parktown, Johannesburg.
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