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Steve Biko Primary School

Public primary school · Orange-Farm, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (2 circuit)

Steve Biko Primary School is a public primary school in Orange-Farm, Johannesburg. Around 1,113 learners are enrolled here.

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Located in Orange-Farm, Johannesburg, Steve Biko Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,113
Learners
36
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Steve Biko Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Steve Biko Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg South district with Steve Biko Primary School.

  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Steve Biko Primary School, 2,888 compared with 1,113, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,715 learners against Steve Biko Primary School's 1,113, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Steve Biko Primary School, 2,306 compared with 1,113; is a public combined school, a different phase than Steve Biko Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 86.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Steve Biko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Southview High School teaches considerably more learners than Steve Biko Primary School, 2,274 compared with 1,113; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Steve Biko Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Steve Biko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Leshata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,194 learners against Steve Biko Primary School's 1,113; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Steve Biko Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Steve Biko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Steve Biko Primary School, 2,936 compared with 1,113; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Steve Biko Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Steve Biko Primary School's 1,113; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Steve Biko Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Steve Biko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Steve Biko Primary School, 2,892 compared with 1,113, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Steve Biko Primary School, 2,888 compared with 1,113, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Steve Biko Primary School's 1,113, 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 Steve Biko Primary School for 2027

Because Steve Biko 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
5083, Jikeleza Drive, Orange-Farm, Orange-Farm, Johannesburg
Postal
5083 Ext 2 Orange Farm 1841
Telephone
010 023 4144
EMIS number
700400077

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Steve Biko 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 Steve Biko Primary School directly, on 010 023 4144, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Steve Biko 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 Steve Biko Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Steve Biko 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 Steve Biko Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Steve Biko Primary School?
Steve Biko Primary School reported 1,113 learners and 36 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 Steve Biko Primary School?
Yes, Steve Biko 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 Steve Biko Primary School a public or private school?
Steve Biko Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Steve Biko Primary School?
You can call 010 023 4144. It is located at 5083, Jikeleza Drive, Orange-Farm, Orange-Farm, Johannesburg.
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