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Roodepoort Primary School

Public primary school · Roodepoort, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (4 circuit)

Roodepoort Primary School is a public primary school in Roodepoort, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 931 learners.

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

Located in Roodepoort, Johannesburg, Roodepoort Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

931
Learners
33
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Roodepoort Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Roodepoort Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

5 other schools in Johannesburg West district, for comparison against Roodepoort Primary School.

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Roodepoort Primary School's 931; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Roodepoort Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Roodepoort Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,997 learners against Roodepoort Primary School's 931, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,901 learners against Roodepoort Primary School's 931, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Roodepoort Primary School, 1,861 compared with 931; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Roodepoort Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Roodepoort Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,846 learners against Roodepoort Primary School's 931; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Roodepoort Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Roodepoort Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Roodepoort Primary School, 2,936 compared with 931; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Roodepoort Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Roodepoort Primary School's 931; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Roodepoort Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Roodepoort Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Roodepoort Primary School, 2,892 compared with 931, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Roodepoort Primary School, 2,888 compared with 931, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Roodepoort Primary School's 931, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Roodepoort Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Roodepoort 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
01, Wagenaar Street, Davidsonville, Roodepoort, Johannesburg
Postal
215 Roodepoort 1725
Telephone
011 763 3264
EMIS number
700252221

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Roodepoort 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 Roodepoort Primary School directly, on 011 763 3264, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Roodepoort 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 Roodepoort Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Roodepoort 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 Roodepoort Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Roodepoort Primary School?
Roodepoort Primary School reported 931 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Roodepoort Primary School?
Yes, Roodepoort 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 Roodepoort Primary School a public or private school?
Roodepoort Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Roodepoort Primary School?
You can call 011 763 3264. It is located at 01, Wagenaar Street, Davidsonville, Roodepoort, Johannesburg.
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