Progress Primary School

Progress Primary School is a public primary school in Lenasia, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 911 learners and 29 educators, about 31.4 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)	911
Educators (2025)	29
Learners per educator	31.4 (province average 30.1)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	700110304

Address and location

Street address	3997, Protea Avenue, Lenasia, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal address	P.O.Box 171 Lenasia 1820
Suburb / area	Lenasia
Town	Johannesburg
Province	Gauteng
Education district	Johannesburg Central
Circuit	2
Municipality	City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Ward	79800009
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.