Public primary school

Blairgowrie Primary School

Blairgowrie, Johannesburg, Gauteng

Blairgowrie Primary School is a public primary school in Blairgowrie, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 900 learners and 40 educators, about 22.5 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SectorPublic
Quintile5 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)900
Educators (2025)40
Learners per educator22.5 (province average 30.1)
Fewer learners per educator than 78% of 429 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number700150110

Address and location

Street address7, Gavin Ave, Blairgowrie, Johannesburg
Postal address71 Pinegowrie 2031
Suburb / areaBlairgowrie
TownJohannesburg
ProvinceGauteng
Education districtJohannesburg North
Circuit4
MunicipalityCity of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Ward79800117
Former departmentHouse of Assembly(HOA)

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.

Questions about Blairgowrie Primary School

Is Blairgowrie Primary School a public or private school?

Blairgowrie Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Blairgowrie Primary School charge school fees?

It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.

How many learners are at Blairgowrie Primary School?

900 learners and 40 educators (about 22.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 78% of 429 similar schools in Gauteng.

What is the EMIS number of Blairgowrie Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 700150110.

Where is Blairgowrie Primary School?

7, Gavin Ave, Blairgowrie, Johannesburg. It is in Blairgowrie, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. Phone 011 782 5406.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.