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Public primary school
Park Junior School
Turffontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Park Junior School is a public primary school in Turffontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 637 learners and 20 educators, about 31.9 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) | 637 |
| Educators (2025) | 20 |
| Learners per educator | 31.9 (province average 30.1) Fewer learners per educator than 25% of 429 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700120873 |
Address and location
| Street address | 99, Hay Street, Turffontein, Johannesburg, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 74009 Turffontein 2140 |
| Suburb / area | Turffontein |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg Central |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800055 |
| 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 Park Junior School
Is Park Junior School a public or private school?
Park Junior School is a public primary school.
Does Park Junior 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 Park Junior School?
637 learners and 20 educators (about 31.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 25% of 429 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Park Junior School?
Its EMIS number is 700120873.
Where is Park Junior School?
99, Hay Street, Turffontein, Johannesburg, Johannesburg. It is in Turffontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. Phone 011 683 5106.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.