Forest Hill Primary School
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central
About Forest Hill Primary School
In the urban area of Johannesburg, Gauteng, Forest Hill Primary School operates as a public primary school within the Johannesburg Central education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1143 learners with a teaching staff of 35, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Forest Hill Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Forest Hill 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
Forest Hill 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, Forest Hill Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,143 learners with a teaching staff of 35 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
Forest Hill Primary School is situated in Johannesburg (Johannesburg South), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg Central education district, specifically within the 1 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: 1, Side Road, Chrisville, Johannesburg South, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2366 Southdale 2135.
Curriculum & Academics
Forest Hill Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill 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
1, Side Road, Chrisville, Johannesburg South, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 2366 Southdale 2135
Phone
+27 11 680 2539Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700120519
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.