Discovery Primary School
Roodepoort, Gauteng · Johannesburg West
About Discovery Primary School
Located in Roodepoort within Gauteng, Discovery Primary School is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Johannesburg West education district. In 2025, the school reported 1204 learners and 50 educators, resulting in a ratio of 24:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Discovery Primary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Discovery Primary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Discovery Primary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding maintenance, curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Discovery Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,204 learners with a teaching staff of 50 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Discovery Primary School is situated in Roodepoort (Discovery), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg West education district, specifically within the 4 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, under the City Of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 20, Bok Avenue, Discovery, Roodepoort. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X1 Ansfrere 1711.
Curriculum & Academics
Discovery Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary & full service curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Discovery Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Gauteng Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by public and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Discovery Primary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
20, Bok Avenue, Discovery, Roodepoort
Roodepoort, Gauteng
Postal
Private Bag X1 Ansfrere 1711
Phone
+27 11 472 1558Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700250118
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.