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Spectrum Primary School

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

Spectrum Primary School is a public primary school in Ennerdale, Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 2,888 learners.

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

Located in Ennerdale, Johannesburg, Spectrum Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

2,888
Learners
89
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Spectrum Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Spectrum Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

5 other schools in Johannesburg South district, for comparison against Spectrum Primary School.

  • Lawley Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Spectrum Primary School, at 2,715 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School is a similar size to Spectrum Primary School, with 2,306 learners against 2,888; is a public combined school, a different phase than Spectrum Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 86.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Spectrum Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Southview High School is a similar size to Spectrum Primary School, with 2,274 learners against 2,888; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Spectrum Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Spectrum Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Leshata Secondary School is a similar size to Spectrum Primary School, with 2,194 learners against 2,888; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Spectrum Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Spectrum Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Apex Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Spectrum Primary School, at 2,173 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

And within Johannesburg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is a similar size to Spectrum Primary School, with 2,936 learners against 2,888; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Spectrum Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Spectrum Primary School, at 2,896 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Spectrum Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Spectrum Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is a similar size to Spectrum Primary School, with 2,892 learners against 2,888, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is a similar size to Spectrum Primary School, with 2,848 learners against 2,888, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Spectrum Primary School, at 2,781 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 Spectrum Primary School for 2027

Because Spectrum 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
3533, Galena Street, Ext. 5 Ennerdale, Ennerdale, Johannesburg
Postal
44 Ennerdale 1830
Telephone
011 211 3237
EMIS number
700111559

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Spectrum 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 Spectrum Primary School directly, on 011 211 3237, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Spectrum 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 Spectrum Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Spectrum 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 Spectrum Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Spectrum Primary School?
Spectrum Primary School reported 2,888 learners and 89 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Spectrum Primary School?
Yes, Spectrum 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 Spectrum Primary School a public or private school?
Spectrum Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Spectrum Primary School?
You can call 011 211 3237. It is located at 3533, Galena Street, Ext. 5 Ennerdale, Ennerdale, Johannesburg.
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