Public primary school

Craighall Primary School

Craighall Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng

Craighall Primary School is a public primary school in Craighall Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 667 learners and 39 educators, about 17.1 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SectorPublic
Quintile5 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)667
Educators (2025)39
Learners per educator17.1 (province average 30.1)
Fewer learners per educator than 97% of 429 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number700150359

Address and location

Street address41, Cnr Grosvenor and Rothesay Ave, Craighall Park, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal addressP.O. Box 41492 Craighall 2024
Suburb / areaCraighall Park
TownJohannesburg
ProvinceGauteng
Education districtJohannesburg East
Circuit2
MunicipalityCity of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Ward79800090
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 Craighall Primary School

Is Craighall Primary School a public or private school?

Craighall Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Craighall 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 Craighall Primary School?

667 learners and 39 educators (about 17.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 97% of 429 similar schools in Gauteng.

What is the EMIS number of Craighall Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 700150359.

Where is Craighall Primary School?

41, Cnr Grosvenor and Rothesay Ave, Craighall Park, Johannesburg, Johannesburg. It is in Craighall Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. Phone 011 788 7223.

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