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Fairsand Primary School
Sandringham, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Fairsand Primary School is a public primary school in Sandringham, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 518 learners and 21 educators, about 24.7 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 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) | 518 |
| Educators (2025) | 21 |
| Learners per educator | 24.7 (province average 30.1) Fewer learners per educator than 69% of 429 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700130336 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1, James Street, Sandringham, Sandringham, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 24 James 2192 |
| Suburb / area | Sandringham |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg East |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800072 |
| Former department | House 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 Fairsand Primary School
Is Fairsand Primary School a public or private school?
Fairsand Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Fairsand 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 Fairsand Primary School?
518 learners and 21 educators (about 24.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 69% of 429 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Fairsand Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 700130336.
Where is Fairsand Primary School?
1, James Street, Sandringham, Sandringham, Johannesburg. It is in Sandringham, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. Phone 011 640 3082.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.