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Stretford Ext 8 Primary School

Public primary school · Orange Farm, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Stretford Ext 8 Primary School, a public primary school serving Orange Farm, Johannesburg. Around 1,120 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Stretford Ext 8 Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Stretford Ext 8 Primary School is a public primary school in Orange Farm, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,120
Learners
32
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Stretford Ext 8 Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Stretford Ext 8 Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg South district with Stretford Ext 8 Primary School.

  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Stretford Ext 8 Primary School's 1,120, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Stretford Ext 8 Primary School, 2,715 compared with 1,120, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,306 learners against Stretford Ext 8 Primary School's 1,120; is a public combined school, a different phase than Stretford Ext 8 Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 86.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Stretford Ext 8 Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Southview High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Stretford Ext 8 Primary School's 1,120; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Stretford Ext 8 Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Stretford Ext 8 Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Leshata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Stretford Ext 8 Primary School, 2,194 compared with 1,120; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Stretford Ext 8 Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Stretford Ext 8 Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Stretford Ext 8 Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Stretford Ext 8 Primary School's 1,120; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Stretford Ext 8 Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Stretford Ext 8 Primary School, 2,896 compared with 1,120; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Stretford Ext 8 Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Stretford Ext 8 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 Stretford Ext 8 Primary School's 1,120, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Stretford Ext 8 Primary School's 1,120, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Stretford Ext 8 Primary School, 2,848 compared with 1,120, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Stretford Ext 8 Primary School for 2027

Stretford Ext 8 Primary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
14557, Stretford Ext 8, Orange Farm, Johannesburg
Telephone
011 850 1042
EMIS number
700331918

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Stretford Ext 8 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 Stretford Ext 8 Primary School directly, on 011 850 1042, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Stretford Ext 8 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 Stretford Ext 8 Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Stretford Ext 8 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 Stretford Ext 8 Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Stretford Ext 8 Primary School?
Stretford Ext 8 Primary School reported 1,120 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Stretford Ext 8 Primary School?
Yes, Stretford Ext 8 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 Stretford Ext 8 Primary School a public or private school?
Stretford Ext 8 Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Stretford Ext 8 Primary School?
You can call 011 850 1042. It is located at 14557, Stretford Ext 8, Orange Farm, Johannesburg.
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