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Spark Turffontein Primary School

Private primary school · Johannesburg South, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (1 circuit)

In Johannesburg South, Johannesburg, Spark Turffontein Primary School operates as a private primary school. Around 665 learners are enrolled here.

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

Spark Turffontein Primary School is a private primary school serving families in and around Johannesburg South, Johannesburg. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

665
Learners
3
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Spark Turffontein Primary School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg Central district with Spark Turffontein Primary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Spark Turffontein Primary School's 665; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Spark Turffontein Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Spark Turffontein Primary School, 2,371 compared with 665; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Spark Turffontein Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,256 learners against Spark Turffontein Primary School's 665; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Spark Turffontein Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Spark Turffontein Primary School, 1,987 compared with 665; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Spark Turffontein Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Spark Turffontein Primary School, 1,952 compared with 665; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Spark Turffontein Primary School's 665; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Spark Turffontein Primary School, 2,896 compared with 665; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Spark Turffontein 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 Spark Turffontein Primary School's 665; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Spark Turffontein Primary School's 665; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Spark Turffontein Primary School, 2,848 compared with 665; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1, Minnaar Street, Forest Hill, Johannesburg South, Johannesburg
Telephone
010 125 0626
Website
sparkschools.co.za
Email
turffontein@sparkschools.co.za
EMIS number
700401353

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Spark Turffontein 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 Spark Turffontein Primary School directly, on 010 125 0626, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Spark Turffontein 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 Spark Turffontein Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Spark Turffontein Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Spark Turffontein Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Spark Turffontein Primary School?
Spark Turffontein Primary School reported 665 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 222 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 Spark Turffontein Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, Spark Turffontein Primary School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Spark Turffontein Primary School a public or private school?
Spark Turffontein Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Spark Turffontein Primary School?
You can call 010 125 0626. It is located at 1, Minnaar Street, Forest Hill, Johannesburg South, Johannesburg.
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