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Skeen Primary School

Public primary school · Alexandra, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (3 circuit)

In Alexandra, Johanessburg, Skeen Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 2,016 learners.

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

Skeen Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Alexandra, Johanessburg. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

2,016
Learners
54
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Skeen 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 Skeen Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

5 other schools in Johannesburg East district, for comparison against Skeen Primary School.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Skeen Primary School, 3,591 compared with 2,016, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Skeen Primary School, 2,896 compared with 2,016; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Skeen Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Skeen Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Skeen Primary School, 2,848 compared with 2,016, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is a similar size to Skeen Primary School, with 2,818 learners against 2,016, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is a similar size to Skeen Primary School, with 2,781 learners against 2,016, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Skeen Primary School's 2,016; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Skeen Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Skeen Primary School, 2,896 compared with 2,016; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Skeen Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Skeen 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 Skeen Primary School's 2,016, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Skeen Primary School's 2,016, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Skeen Primary School, 2,848 compared with 2,016, 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 Skeen Primary School for 2027

Because Skeen 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
16200, Cnr South African Boulevard & Cote De Voire, Tsutsumani Village, Alexandra, Johanessburg
Postal
Po Box 122 Bergvlei 2012
Telephone
011 264 6753
EMIS number
700152355

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Skeen 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 Skeen Primary School directly, on 011 264 6753, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Skeen 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 Skeen Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Skeen 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 Skeen Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Skeen Primary School?
Skeen Primary School reported 2,016 learners and 54 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Skeen Primary School?
Yes, Skeen 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 Skeen Primary School a public or private school?
Skeen Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Skeen Primary School?
You can call 011 264 6753. It is located at 16200, Cnr South African Boulevard & Cote De Voire, Tsutsumani Village, Alexandra, Johanessburg.
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