Overview
Bovet Primary School is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. It currently enrols 2,620 learners and is staffed by 67 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 39:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q2. It falls within the Johannesburg East education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 30 other primary schools in Sandton.
School fees
Bovet Primary School charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and outings.
Public primary school (Grades R–7); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Bovet Primary School for 2027?
Bovet Primary School is a no-fee public primary school (Grades R–7) in Sandton, Alexandra, Gauteng, so parents pay no tuition fees for 2027. All 2,620 enrolled learners attend at no charge. Budget instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and excursions. For voluntary contributions or admission fees, phone 082 709 7697.
Is Bovet Primary School a no-fee school?
Bovet Primary School is classified no-fee under Q2 and forms part of the state-funded schools serving Sandton, Alexandra, Gauteng. Parents pay no tuition fees.
What is the quintile of Bovet Primary School and what does it mean for fees?
Bovet Primary School is a Q2 school, the lowest of three quintile bands designated as "no-fee" under the SA Schools Act. Serving the Sandton, Alexandra, Gauteng community in the Johannesburg East district, it receives full state funding and parents are not charged tuition.
How to apply
To enrol your child at Bovet Primary School, families in Gauteng apply via the GDE Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by Bovet Primary School. The exact Grade R or Grade 1 (and other grade transfers) process in the Johannesburg East education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Bovet Primary School
Call 082 709 7697 to confirm whether Bovet Primary School has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Register on the GDE Online Admissions portal when applications open and select Bovet Primary School as a preferred school.
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Submit your documents
Upload all required documents to the GDE Online Admissions portal before the published cut-off and keep your reference number.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Bovet Primary School is a no-fee school (Q2), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Check your GDE Online Admissions dashboard for the placement outcome. If accepted, complete on-site registration at Bovet Primary School.
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Road-to-Health booklet (Grade R / Grade 1 entry)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Bovet Primary School for the next school year?
Bovet Primary School processes applications online via the GDE Online Admissions. GDE Online Admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 typically opens around July of the preceding year. Reach the school directly via phone 082 709 7697 to confirm openings in the Johannesburg East district.
What documents do I need to apply at Bovet Primary School?
When applying to Bovet Primary School, you'll typically need: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Additional items may be requested by Bovet Primary School depending on the grade; confirm via phone 082 709 7697.