Alberton Primary School

Alberton Primary School is a public primary school in Alberton, Germiston, Gauteng, in the Ekurhuleni South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 503 learners and 47 educators, about 32 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Gauteng (1 006 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School type	Public primary school
Phase (DBE)	Primary School
Sector	Public
Quintile	5 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 503
Educators (2025)	47
Learners per educator	32 (province average 30.1)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	700340109

Address and location

Street address	1, New Quay Rd, New Redruth, Alberton, Germiston
Postal address	P O Box 1055 Alberton 1450
Suburb / area	Alberton
Town	Germiston
Province	Gauteng
Education district	Ekurhuleni South
Circuit	4
Municipality	Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
Ward	79700106
Former department	House of Assembly(HOA)

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Gauteng open the year before your child starts school. In Gauteng, apply through the Gauteng Department of Education online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.