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Sierra Nevada Primary School

Public primary school · Lenasia South, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (2 circuit)

Sierra Nevada Primary School is a public primary school in Lenasia South, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,261 learners.

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

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

1,261
Learners
38
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Sierra Nevada 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 Sierra Nevada Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg South district with Sierra Nevada Primary School.

  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sierra Nevada Primary School, 2,888 compared with 1,261, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,715 learners against Sierra Nevada Primary School's 1,261, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Sierra Nevada Primary School, 2,306 compared with 1,261; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sierra Nevada Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 86.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sierra Nevada Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Southview High School teaches considerably more learners than Sierra Nevada Primary School, 2,274 compared with 1,261; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sierra Nevada Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sierra Nevada Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Leshata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,194 learners against Sierra Nevada Primary School's 1,261; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sierra Nevada Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sierra Nevada 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 Sierra Nevada Primary School, 2,936 compared with 1,261; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sierra Nevada Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Sierra Nevada Primary School's 1,261; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sierra Nevada Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sierra Nevada Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sierra Nevada Primary School, 2,892 compared with 1,261, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sierra Nevada Primary School, 2,888 compared with 1,261, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Sierra Nevada Primary School's 1,261, 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 Sierra Nevada Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Sierra Nevada 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
70, Stellenberg, Ext 4, Lenasia South, Johannesburg
Postal
Box 1422 Lenasia 1820
Telephone
011 855 9718
EMIS number
700110163

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sierra Nevada 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 Sierra Nevada Primary School directly, on 011 855 9718, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sierra Nevada 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 Sierra Nevada Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sierra Nevada 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 Sierra Nevada Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sierra Nevada Primary School?
Sierra Nevada Primary School reported 1,261 learners and 38 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 Sierra Nevada Primary School?
Yes, Sierra Nevada 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 Sierra Nevada Primary School a public or private school?
Sierra Nevada Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sierra Nevada Primary School?
You can call 011 855 9718. It is located at 70, Stellenberg, Ext 4, Lenasia South, Johannesburg.
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