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Turffontein Primary School

Public primary school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Turffontein Primary School, a public primary school serving Johannesburg. It currently teaches around 1,441 learners.

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Turffontein Primary School is a public primary school in Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,441
Learners
38
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Turffontein 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 Turffontein Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

5 other schools in Johannesburg Central district, for comparison against Turffontein Primary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Turffontein Primary School's 1,441; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Turffontein Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Turffontein Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Turffontein Primary School, 2,371 compared with 1,441; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Turffontein Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Turffontein Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,256 learners against Turffontein Primary School's 1,441; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Turffontein Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Turffontein Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is a similar size to Turffontein Primary School, with 1,987 learners against 1,441; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Turffontein Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Turffontein Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is a similar size to Turffontein Primary School, with 1,952 learners against 1,441; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Turffontein Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Turffontein Primary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Turffontein Primary School's 1,441; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Turffontein Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Turffontein Primary School, 2,896 compared with 1,441; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Turffontein Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Turffontein 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 Turffontein Primary School's 1,441, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Turffontein Primary School's 1,441, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Turffontein Primary School, 2,848 compared with 1,441, 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 Turffontein Primary School for 2027

Turffontein 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
56, Corner Bertha & President Street, Turffontein, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
P O Box 82536 Southdale 2135
Telephone
011 683 3218
EMIS number
700120766

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Turffontein 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 Turffontein Primary School directly, on 011 683 3218, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Turffontein 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 Turffontein Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Turffontein 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 Turffontein Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Turffontein Primary School?
Turffontein Primary School reported 1,441 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Turffontein Primary School?
Yes, Turffontein 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 Turffontein Primary School a public or private school?
Turffontein Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Turffontein Primary School?
You can call 011 683 3218. It is located at 56, Corner Bertha & President Street, Turffontein, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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