Public primary school

Montrose Primary School

Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng

Montrose Primary School is a public primary school in Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 760 learners and 44 educators, about 17.3 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)760
Educators (2025)44
Learners per educator17.3 (province average 30.1)
Fewer learners per educator than 96% of 429 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number700151019

Address and location

Street address91, 12th Street, Parkmore, Sandton, Johannesburg
Postal address65377 Benmore 2010
Suburb / areaSandton
TownJohannesburg
ProvinceGauteng
Education districtJohannesburg East
Circuit3
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 Montrose Primary School

Is Montrose Primary School a public or private school?

Montrose Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Montrose 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 Montrose Primary School?

760 learners and 44 educators (about 17.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 96% of 429 similar schools in Gauteng.

What is the EMIS number of Montrose Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 700151019.

Where is Montrose Primary School?

91, 12th Street, Parkmore, Sandton, Johannesburg. It is in Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. Phone 011 783 7575.

Schools near Montrose Primary School

Sandown High School

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PublicHigh schoolQuintile 5
79.2% matric 2025

977 learners011 884 1424

The Willows School

Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng 2.5 km

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