Goede Hoop Primary School

Goede Hoop Primary School is a public primary school in Boksburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Ekurhuleni South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 2 471 learners and 64 educators, about 38.6 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Gauteng (1 006 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. 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	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	No-fee school
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	2 471
Educators (2025)	64
Learners per educator	38.6 (province average 30.1)
Urban or rural	Rural
EMIS number	700160036

Address and location

Street address	455, Goede Hoop Avenue, Reiger Park, Boksburg, Johannesburg
Postal address	14015 Reiger Park 1459
Suburb / area	Boksburg
Town	Johannesburg
Province	Gauteng
Education district	Ekurhuleni South
Circuit	5
Municipality	Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
Ward	79700034
Former department	House of Representatives(HOR)

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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.