Choosing a school for your child can be a daunting task. There are several ways to accomplish this. In our experience, it is imperative that you conduct thorough research before making a final decision on a child’s educational institution of choice. This post will walk you through the best primary schools for your child in Johannesburg
When looking for a school, it is important to remember that you are looking for a second home for your child that will provide them with the best educational experience possible.
1. Parkview Senior Primary School
Parkview Senior Primary School is one of Johannesburg’s top primary schools. It serves students in grades four through seven.
Parkview Senior was founded in 1917 with only 19 students and one teacher and has since grown to house over 600 students.
2. Melpark Primary School
Melpark Primary School is a Johannesburg public school. It serves students in grades R through 7. The primary language of instruction is English, and Afrikaans is the first additional language.
In Grades 1 and 2, Zulu is introduced as an Incremental Indigenous Language. There are currently over 700 students enrolled.
3. Rosebank Primary School
Rosebank Primary School is a co-educational public primary school in Johannesburg. Founded in 1906 with only 30 students, the school has grown to become one of the leading primary schools in South Africa’s most populous city, serving students in Grades 0 through 7.
4. Bryanston Primary School
Bryanston Primary School, abbreviated BPS, is an English-medium public primary school in Johannesburg, South Africa. The school, which opened in 1954, educates students in Grades 1–7 as well as Grade 0.
Bryanston Primary School provides a wide range of academic, athletic, and cultural activities for students.
5. Saxonwold Primary School
Saxonwold Primary School is a public, co-educational primary school in Johannesburg, close to Oxford Road. The school educates children from kindergarten to grade seven.
6. Sandhurst pre- and Preparatory college
Sandhurst Pre- and Preparatory College is a co-educational primary school in Parkmore, Johannesburg.
The school takes pride in maintaining and expanding on the high standards and traditions of a world-class, independent Pre-school formerly known as Stepping Stones Preschool, and in providing learners with a high-quality education.
7. Blairgowrie Primary School
Blairgowrie Primary School is a co-educational, multicultural primary school in Johannesburg’s northern suburbs. The school was founded in 1959 with 259 students and now serves over 856 students in grades R through 7.
8. Parkhurst Primary School
Parkhurst Primary School is a public, co-educational primary school in the Johannesburg suburb of Parkhurst. Founded in 1952 with only 139 students, the school now has an army of students ranging from Grade 1 to Grade 7.
9. Littlehill Montessori
Littlehill Montessori is a Johannesburg-based co-educational public primary school. Founded in 2005 with the goal of providing a warm, nurturing environment for children to grow and learn.
The school accepts children ranging in age from 18 months to 6 years.
10. Bedfordview Primary School
Bedfordview Primary School is a co-educational English-medium school in Johannesburg. The school takes pride in providing a high standard of education and discipline by constantly striving for excellence.
It currently serves over 900 students and provides a well-rounded educational, sporting, and cultural program.
