Public primary school

Parkhurst Primary School

Parkhurst, Johannesburg, Gauteng

Parkhurst Primary School is a public primary school in Parkhurst, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 609 learners and 23 educators, about 26.5 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)609
Educators (2025)23
Learners per educator26.5 (province average 30.1)
Fewer learners per educator than 61% of 429 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number700151126

Address and location

Street address102, 15th Street, Parkhurst, Johannesburg
Postal addressPo Box 81033 Parkhurst 2120
Suburb / areaParkhurst
TownJohannesburg
ProvinceGauteng
Education districtJohannesburg East
Circuit2
MunicipalityCity of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Ward79800117
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 Parkhurst Primary School

Is Parkhurst Primary School a public or private school?

Parkhurst Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Parkhurst 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 Parkhurst Primary School?

609 learners and 23 educators (about 26.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 61% of 429 similar schools in Gauteng.

What is the EMIS number of Parkhurst Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 700151126.

Where is Parkhurst Primary School?

102, 15th Street, Parkhurst, Johannesburg. It is in Parkhurst, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. Phone 011 880 3800.

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