Parkside Primary School

Parkside Primary School is a public primary school in Lenasia, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 252 learners and 36 educators, about 34.8 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)	1 252
Educators (2025)	36
Learners per educator	34.8 (province average 30.1)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	700110288

Address and location

Street address	1724, Hawk Crescent, Lenasia South, Lenasia, Johannesburg
Postal address	10 Kiasha Park 1829
Suburb / area	Lenasia
Town	Johannesburg
Province	Gauteng
Education district	Johannesburg South
Circuit	2
Municipality	City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Ward	79800120
Former department	House of Delegates(HOD)

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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.