Public primary school

Park Senior School

Turffontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng

Park Senior 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 654 learners and 21 educators, about 31.1 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)654
Educators (2025)21
Learners per educator31.1 (province average 30.1)
Fewer learners per educator than 29% of 429 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number700120881

Address and location

Street address33, Tramway Street, Turffontein, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal addressP.O. Box 74076 Turffontein 2140
Suburb / areaTurffontein
TownJohannesburg
ProvinceGauteng
Education districtJohannesburg Central
Circuit1
MunicipalityCity of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Ward79800055
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 Park Senior School

Is Park Senior School a public or private school?

Park Senior School is a public primary school.

Does Park Senior 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 Senior School?

654 learners and 21 educators (about 31.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 29% of 429 similar schools in Gauteng.

What is the EMIS number of Park Senior School?

Its EMIS number is 700120881.

Where is Park Senior School?

33, Tramway Street, Turffontein, Johannesburg, Johannesburg. It is in Turffontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. Phone 011 683 1313.

Schools near Park Senior School

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Israel Christian School

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Turffontein Primary School

Turffontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng 397 m

PublicPrimaryQuintile 5

1 441 learners011 683 3218

The Hamlet School

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Spark Turffontein

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