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Progressive Bridging School

Private primary school · Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (3 circuit)

In Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Progressive Bridging School operates as a private primary school. It currently teaches around 354 learners.

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

Progressive Bridging School is a private primary school serving families in and around Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

354
Learners
14
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Progressive Bridging 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 South district

Here is how Progressive Bridging School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg South district.

  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Progressive Bridging School's 354; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Progressive Bridging School, 2,715 compared with 354; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,306 learners against Progressive Bridging School's 354; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 86.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Progressive Bridging School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Southview High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Progressive Bridging School's 354; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Progressive Bridging School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Leshata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Progressive Bridging School, 2,194 compared with 354; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Progressive Bridging School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Progressive Bridging School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Progressive Bridging School's 354; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Progressive Bridging School, 2,896 compared with 354; 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 Progressive Bridging 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 Progressive Bridging School's 354; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Progressive Bridging School's 354; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Progressive Bridging School, 2,848 compared with 354; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
94, Juta Street, , Braamfontein, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 31275 Braamfontein 2017
Telephone
011 339 2893
EMIS number
700133173

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Progressive Bridging 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 Progressive Bridging School directly, on 011 339 2893, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Progressive Bridging 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 Progressive Bridging School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Progressive Bridging School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Progressive Bridging School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Progressive Bridging School?
Progressive Bridging School reported 354 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Progressive Bridging School?
Yes. As a private school, Progressive Bridging 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 Progressive Bridging School a public or private school?
Progressive Bridging School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Progressive Bridging School?
You can call 011 339 2893. It is located at 94, Juta Street, , Braamfontein, Johannesburg.
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