Sharicrest Primary School
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South
About Sharicrest Primary School
Sharicrest Primary School functions as a public primary school in Johannesburg, Gauteng, falling within the Johannesburg South education district. The school recorded 1072 learners and 28 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sharicrest 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
Sharicrest 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
Sharicrest 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, Sharicrest Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,072 learners with a teaching staff of 28 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Sharicrest Primary School is situated in Johannesburg (Lenasia), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg South education district, specifically within the 3 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: 138, Cnr. Shari & Volta, Lenasia, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 280 Lenasia 1820.
Curriculum & Academics
Sharicrest Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sharicrest 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 Sharicrest 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
138, Cnr. Shari & Volta, Lenasia, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 280 Lenasia 1820
Phone
+27 11 857 1354Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700110312
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.