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St Ives Primary School

Public primary school · Kliptown, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (2 circuit)

St Ives Primary School is a public primary school in Kliptown, Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 1,204 learners.

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Located in Kliptown, Johannesburg, St Ives Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,204
Learners
40
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

St Ives 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 St Ives Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg Central district with St Ives Primary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Ives Primary School, 2,678 compared with 1,204; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Ives Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Ives Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,371 learners against St Ives Primary School's 1,204; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Ives Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Ives Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than St Ives Primary School, 2,256 compared with 1,204; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Ives Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Ives Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,987 learners against St Ives Primary School's 1,204; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Ives Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Ives Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against St Ives Primary School's 1,204; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Ives Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Ives Primary School, 2,936 compared with 1,204; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Ives Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against St Ives Primary School's 1,204; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Ives Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Ives Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Ives Primary School, 2,892 compared with 1,204, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Ives Primary School, 2,888 compared with 1,204, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against St Ives Primary School's 1,204, 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 St Ives Primary School for 2027

Because St Ives 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
4, St Ives Street, Klipspruit West, Kliptown, Johannesburg
Postal
Private Bag X10 Kliptown 1812
Telephone
011 947 1408
EMIS number
700120329

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Ives 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 St Ives Primary School directly, on 011 947 1408, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Ives 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 St Ives Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for St Ives 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 St Ives Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at St Ives Primary School?
St Ives Primary School reported 1,204 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 St Ives Primary School?
Yes, St Ives 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 St Ives Primary School a public or private school?
St Ives Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact St Ives Primary School?
You can call 011 947 1408. It is located at 4, St Ives Street, Klipspruit West, Kliptown, Johannesburg.
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