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Pridwin Preparatory School

Private primary school · Melrose, Sandton, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Pridwin Preparatory School, a private primary school serving Melrose, Sandton. Around 401 learners are enrolled here.

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Pridwin Preparatory School is a private primary school in Melrose, Sandton. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

401
Learners
37
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Pridwin Preparatory School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

5 other schools in Johannesburg East district, for comparison against Pridwin Preparatory School.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pridwin Preparatory School, 3,591 compared with 401; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pridwin Preparatory School, 2,896 compared with 401; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pridwin Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pridwin Preparatory School, 2,848 compared with 401; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Pridwin Preparatory School's 401; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against Pridwin Preparatory School's 401; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Sandton

Zooming into Sandton, here are 5 other schools to compare against Pridwin Preparatory School.

  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against Pridwin Preparatory School's 401, and is a private combined school, a different phase than Pridwin Preparatory School.
  • Redhill School teaches considerably more learners than Pridwin Preparatory School, 1,463 compared with 401, and is a private combined school, a different phase than Pridwin Preparatory School.
  • St David's Marist College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,453 learners against Pridwin Preparatory School's 401, and is a private combined school, a different phase than Pridwin Preparatory School.
  • Heron Bridge College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,266 learners against Pridwin Preparatory School's 401, and is a private combined school, a different phase than Pridwin Preparatory School.
  • The King's School Linbro teaches considerably more learners than Pridwin Preparatory School, 1,180 compared with 401, and is a private combined school, a different phase than Pridwin Preparatory School.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1, St. Andrew Street, , Melrose, Sandton
Postal
Melrose Melrose 2196
Telephone
011 788 1116
Website
pridwin.co.za
Email
admin@pridwinprep.co.za
EMIS number
700151225

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pridwin Preparatory 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 Pridwin Preparatory School directly, on 011 788 1116, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pridwin Preparatory 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 Pridwin Preparatory School the best school in Sandton?
No matric pass rate is on record for Pridwin Preparatory School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Sandton besides Pridwin Preparatory School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Sandton, including St Stithians College.
How big are the classes at Pridwin Preparatory School?
Pridwin Preparatory School reported 401 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 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 Pridwin Preparatory School?
Yes. As a private school, Pridwin Preparatory School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Pridwin Preparatory School a public or private school?
Pridwin Preparatory School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Pridwin Preparatory School?
You can call 011 788 1116. It is located at 1, St. Andrew Street, , Melrose, Sandton.
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