Fordsburg Primary School
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North
About Fordsburg Primary School
Operating as a public institution, Fordsburg Primary School is a primary school located in Johannesburg within Gauteng. The school falls under the Johannesburg North education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1222 learners taught by 37 educators, achieving a ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Fordsburg 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
Fordsburg 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
Fordsburg 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, Fordsburg Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,222 learners with a teaching staff of 37 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Fordsburg Primary School is situated in Johannesburg, within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg North education district, specifically within the 2 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: 3, Park Drive, Fordsburg, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 42093 Fordsburg 2033.
Curriculum & Academics
Fordsburg Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Fordsburg Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Delegates(hod) education department. The House of Delegates administered education for Indian 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 Fordsburg 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
3, Park Drive, Fordsburg, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 42093 Fordsburg 2033
Phone
+27 11 839 3735Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700133371
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.