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Sir Edmund Hillary Primary School

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

In Johannesburg, Sir Edmund Hillary Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 1,116 learners are enrolled here.

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

Sir Edmund Hillary Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,116
Learners
33
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, Sir Edmund Hillary 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 Sir Edmund Hillary Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

5 other schools in Johannesburg East district, for comparison against Sir Edmund Hillary Primary School.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sir Edmund Hillary Primary School, 3,591 compared with 1,116, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sir Edmund Hillary Primary School, 2,896 compared with 1,116; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sir Edmund Hillary Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sir Edmund Hillary Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sir Edmund Hillary Primary School, 2,848 compared with 1,116, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Sir Edmund Hillary Primary School's 1,116, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against Sir Edmund Hillary Primary School's 1,116, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Sir Edmund Hillary Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Sir Edmund Hillary Primary School's 1,116; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sir Edmund Hillary Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sir Edmund Hillary Primary School, 2,896 compared with 1,116; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sir Edmund Hillary Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sir Edmund Hillary 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 Sir Edmund Hillary Primary School's 1,116, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Sir Edmund Hillary Primary School's 1,116, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sir Edmund Hillary Primary School, 2,848 compared with 1,116, 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 Sir Edmund Hillary Primary School for 2027

Because Sir Edmund Hillary 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
23, Cumberland Road, Kensington, , Johannesburg
Postal
66359 Broadway 2020
Telephone
011 616 5212
Website
siredhillary.co.za
EMIS number
700131508

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sir Edmund Hillary 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 Sir Edmund Hillary Primary School directly, on 011 616 5212, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sir Edmund Hillary 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 Sir Edmund Hillary Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sir Edmund Hillary 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 Sir Edmund Hillary Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sir Edmund Hillary Primary School?
Sir Edmund Hillary Primary School reported 1,116 learners and 33 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 Sir Edmund Hillary Primary School?
Yes, Sir Edmund Hillary 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 Sir Edmund Hillary Primary School a public or private school?
Sir Edmund Hillary Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sir Edmund Hillary Primary School?
You can call 011 616 5212. It is located at 23, Cumberland Road, Kensington, , Johannesburg.
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