St John Berchmans Primary School

St John Berchmans Primary School is a private primary school in Orlando East, Soweto, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 577 learners and 22 educators, about 26.2 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private primary schools in Gauteng (248 learners). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.

School facts

School type	Private primary school
Phase (DBE)	Primary School
Sector	Independent (private)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	No
Learners (2025)	577
Educators (2025)	22
Learners per educator	26.2 (province average 16)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	700132993

Address and location

Street address	5333, Khuzwayo Street, Orlando East, Soweto
Postal address	Box 18 Orlando East 1804
Suburb / area	Orlando East
Town	Soweto
Province	Gauteng
Education district	Johannesburg North
Circuit	1
Municipality	City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Ward	79800030
Former department	Department of Education & Training(DET)

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Admissions

Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.