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Winchester Ridge Primary School

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

Winchester Ridge Primary School is a public primary school in Johannesburg. Around 1,137 learners are enrolled here.

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Located in Johannesburg, Winchester Ridge Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,137
Learners
45
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Winchester Ridge Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Winchester Ridge Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

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

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Winchester Ridge Primary School, 2,678 compared with 1,137; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Winchester Ridge Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Winchester Ridge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,371 learners against Winchester Ridge Primary School's 1,137; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Winchester Ridge Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Winchester Ridge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Winchester Ridge Primary School, 2,256 compared with 1,137; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Winchester Ridge Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Winchester Ridge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,987 learners against Winchester Ridge Primary School's 1,137; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Winchester Ridge Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Winchester Ridge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against Winchester Ridge Primary School's 1,137; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Winchester Ridge Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Winchester Ridge Primary School, 2,936 compared with 1,137; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Winchester Ridge Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Winchester Ridge Primary School's 1,137; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Winchester Ridge Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Winchester Ridge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Winchester Ridge Primary School, 2,892 compared with 1,137, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Winchester Ridge Primary School, 2,888 compared with 1,137, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Winchester Ridge Primary School's 1,137, 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 Winchester Ridge Primary School for 2027

Because Winchester Ridge 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
18, Estelle Avenue, Robertsham, , Johannesburg
Postal
27552 Bertsham 2013
Telephone
011 680 5217
EMIS number
700121202

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Winchester Ridge 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 Winchester Ridge Primary School directly, on 011 680 5217, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Winchester Ridge 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 Winchester Ridge Primary School the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Winchester Ridge 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 Winchester Ridge Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Winchester Ridge Primary School?
Winchester Ridge Primary School reported 1,137 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Winchester Ridge Primary School?
Yes, Winchester Ridge 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 Winchester Ridge Primary School a public or private school?
Winchester Ridge Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Winchester Ridge Primary School?
You can call 011 680 5217. It is located at 18, Estelle Avenue, Robertsham, , Johannesburg.
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