Orchards Primary School
Norwood, Johannesburg, Gauteng 850 m
Public primary school
Norwood Primary School
Norwood, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Norwood Primary School is a public primary school in Norwood, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 949 learners and 35 educators, about 27.1 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 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) | 949 |
| Educators (2025) | 35 |
| Learners per educator | 27.1 (province average 30.1) Fewer learners per educator than 58% of 429 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700131052 |
Address and location
| Street address | 00, Cnr Nellie and Scholz Roads, Norwood, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 95068 Grant Park 2051 |
| Suburb / area | Norwood |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg East |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800073 |
| 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 Norwood Primary School
Is Norwood Primary School a public or private school?
Norwood Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Norwood 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 Norwood Primary School?
949 learners and 35 educators (about 27.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 58% of 429 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Norwood Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 700131052.
Where is Norwood Primary School?
00, Cnr Nellie and Scholz Roads, Norwood, Johannesburg. It is in Norwood, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. Phone 011 728 7181.
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Rainbow Hill Christian School
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The Torah Academy Primary and High School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.