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St John Berchmans Primary School

Private primary school · Orlando East, Soweto, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (1 circuit)

St John Berchmans Primary School is a private primary school in Orlando East, Soweto. Around 577 learners are enrolled here.

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

Located in Orlando East, Soweto, St John Berchmans Primary School is a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

577
Learners
22
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

St John Berchmans Primary School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact St John Berchmans Primary School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

5 other schools in Johannesburg North district, for comparison against St John Berchmans Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St John Berchmans Primary School, 2,936 compared with 577; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St John Berchmans Primary School, 2,892 compared with 577; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College teaches considerably more learners than St John Berchmans Primary School, 2,611 compared with 577, and is a private combined school, a different phase than St John Berchmans Primary School.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St John Berchmans Primary School, 2,517 compared with 577; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 teaches considerably more learners than St John Berchmans Primary School, 2,447 compared with 577; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Soweto

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

  • Noordgesig Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,394 learners against St John Berchmans Primary School's 577; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against St John Berchmans Primary School's 577; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Protea Glen Primary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than St John Berchmans Primary School, 1,887 compared with 577; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Somelulwazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St John Berchmans Primary School, 1,787 compared with 577; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Basa Protea Glen Combined School teaches considerably more learners than St John Berchmans Primary School, 1,578 compared with 577; is a private combined school, a different phase than St John Berchmans Primary School; and posted a 97.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St John Berchmans Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
5333, Khuzwayo Street, , Orlando East, Soweto
Postal
Box 18 Orlando East 1804
Telephone
011 935 1004
EMIS number
700132993

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St John Berchmans 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 John Berchmans Primary School directly, on 011 935 1004, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St John Berchmans 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 John Berchmans Primary School the best school in Soweto?
No matric pass rate is on record for St John Berchmans 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 Soweto besides St John Berchmans Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Soweto, including Noordgesig Primary School.
How big are the classes at St John Berchmans Primary School?
St John Berchmans Primary School reported 577 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 John Berchmans Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, St John Berchmans 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 St John Berchmans Primary School a public or private school?
St John Berchmans Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact St John Berchmans Primary School?
You can call 011 935 1004. It is located at 5333, Khuzwayo Street, , Orlando East, Soweto.
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