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St Peter Claver Primary School

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

In Pimville, Soweto, St Peter Claver Primary School operates as a private primary school. It currently teaches around 824 learners.

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

St Peter Claver Primary School is a private primary school serving families in and around Pimville, Soweto. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

824
Learners
27
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, St Peter Claver 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 North district

5 other schools in Johannesburg North district, for comparison against St Peter Claver Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against St Peter Claver Primary School's 824; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against St Peter Claver Primary School's 824; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against St Peter Claver Primary School's 824, and is a private combined school, a different phase than St Peter Claver Primary School.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,517 learners against St Peter Claver Primary School's 824; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,447 learners against St Peter Claver Primary School's 824; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Soweto

Zooming into Soweto, here are 5 other schools to compare against St Peter Claver Primary School.

  • Noordgesig Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Peter Claver Primary School, 2,394 compared with 824; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than St Peter Claver Primary School, 1,952 compared with 824; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Protea Glen Primary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,887 learners against St Peter Claver Primary School's 824; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Somelulwazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,787 learners against St Peter Claver Primary School's 824; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Basa Protea Glen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,578 learners against St Peter Claver Primary School's 824; is a private combined school, a different phase than St Peter Claver Primary School; and posted a 97.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Peter Claver Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
457, Zone 7, , Pimville, Soweto
Postal
Box 9 Pimville 1809
Telephone
087 985 0479
Website
stpeterclaver.co.za
Email
stpeterclaverps@yahoo.com
EMIS number
700121780

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Peter Claver 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 Peter Claver Primary School directly, on 087 985 0479, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Peter Claver 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 Peter Claver Primary School the best school in Soweto?
No matric pass rate is on record for St Peter Claver 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 Peter Claver Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Soweto, including Noordgesig Primary School.
How big are the classes at St Peter Claver Primary School?
St Peter Claver Primary School reported 824 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Peter Claver Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, St Peter Claver 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 Peter Claver Primary School a public or private school?
St Peter Claver 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 Peter Claver Primary School?
You can call 087 985 0479. It is located at 457, Zone 7, , Pimville, Soweto.
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