St John's Preparatory Primary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about St John's Preparatory Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

St John's Preparatory Primary School is a private primary school in Houghton, Johannesburg. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

592

Learners

Educators

R30,000-R420,000/yr est.

Funding status

Private

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, St John's Preparatory 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 East district

Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St John's Preparatory Primary School, 3,591 compared with 592; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St John's Preparatory Primary School, 2,896 compared with 592; 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 St John's Preparatory Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St John's Preparatory Primary School, 2,848 compared with 592; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against St John's Preparatory Primary School's 592; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against St John's Preparatory Primary School's 592; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against St John's Preparatory Primary School's 592; 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 St John's Preparatory Primary School, 2,896 compared with 592; 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 St John's Preparatory 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 St John's Preparatory Primary School's 592; 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 St John's Preparatory Primary School's 592; 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 St John's Preparatory Primary School, 2,848 compared with 592; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 1, St. David Road, , Houghton, Johannesburg
Postal: Na Na 2198
Telephone: 011 645 3100
Website: stjohnscollege.co.za
Email: communications@stjohnscollege.co.za
EMIS number: 700131540

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at St John's Preparatory 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's Preparatory Primary School directly, on 011 645 3100, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to St John's Preparatory 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 St John's Preparatory Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?

No matric pass rate is on record for St John's Preparatory 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 St John's Preparatory 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 John's Preparatory Primary School?

St John's Preparatory Primary School reported 592 learners and 56 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 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's Preparatory Primary School?

Yes. As a private school, St John's Preparatory 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's Preparatory Primary School a public or private school?

St John's Preparatory 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's Preparatory Primary School?

You can call 011 645 3100. It is located at 1, St. David Road, , Houghton, Johannesburg.

Johannesburg East district

Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St John's Preparatory Primary School, 3,591 compared with 592; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St John's Preparatory Primary School, 2,896 compared with 592; 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 St John's Preparatory Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St John's Preparatory Primary School, 2,848 compared with 592; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against St John's Preparatory Primary School's 592; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against St John's Preparatory Primary School's 592; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against St John's Preparatory Primary School's 592; 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 St John's Preparatory Primary School, 2,896 compared with 592; 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 St John's Preparatory 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 St John's Preparatory Primary School's 592; 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 St John's Preparatory Primary School's 592; 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 St John's Preparatory Primary School, 2,848 compared with 592; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.