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Saxonwold Primary School

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

Welcome to Saxonwold Primary School, a public primary school serving Saxonwold, Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 470 learners.

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Saxonwold Primary School is a public primary school in Saxonwold, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

470
Learners
14
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, Saxonwold Primary 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 Saxonwold Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

Here is how Saxonwold Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg East district.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Saxonwold Primary School, 3,591 compared with 470, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Saxonwold Primary School, 2,896 compared with 470; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Saxonwold Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Saxonwold Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Saxonwold Primary School, 2,848 compared with 470, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Saxonwold Primary School's 470, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against Saxonwold Primary School's 470, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Saxonwold Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Saxonwold Primary School's 470; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Saxonwold Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Saxonwold Primary School, 2,896 compared with 470; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Saxonwold Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Saxonwold Primary 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 Saxonwold Primary School's 470, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Saxonwold Primary School's 470, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Saxonwold Primary School, 2,848 compared with 470, 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 Saxonwold Primary School for 2027

Because Saxonwold Primary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
13, Aldswold Road, Saxonwold, Saxonwold, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 2178 Saxonwold 2132
Telephone
011 646 5510
Website
saxonwoldprimary.co.za
Email
office@saxonwoldprimary.co.za
EMIS number
700131466

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Saxonwold 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 Saxonwold Primary School directly, on 011 646 5510, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Saxonwold Primary 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 Saxonwold Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Saxonwold 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 Saxonwold Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Saxonwold Primary School?
Saxonwold Primary School reported 470 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Saxonwold Primary School?
Yes, Saxonwold 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 Saxonwold Primary School a public or private school?
Saxonwold Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Saxonwold Primary School?
You can call 011 646 5510. It is located at 13, Aldswold Road, Saxonwold, Saxonwold, Johannesburg.
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