Overview
Finetown Primary School is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,656 learners and is staffed by 46 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 36:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q1. It falls within the Johannesburg South education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 123 other primary schools in Johannesburg.
School fees
Finetown 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 Finetown Primary School for 2027?
Tuition at Finetown Primary School for the 2027 academic year is R0; the school is officially classified as no-fee (Q1) by the Department of Basic Education in the Johannesburg South district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 085 553 9501 for specifics.
Is Finetown Primary School a no-fee school?
Yes, Finetown Primary School is officially a no-fee school (Q1), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Johannesburg South district. No tuition is charged to any of its 1,656 learners.
What is the quintile of Finetown Primary School and what does it mean for fees?
Classified as Q1 by the Department of Basic Education, Finetown Primary School falls within the no-fee category, meaning the 1,656 learners attending here in Johannesburg, Finetown, Gauteng pay no school fees.
How to apply
Finetown Primary School accepts applications via the GDE Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by Finetown Primary School in the Johannesburg South education district. The steps and documents required for Grade R or Grade 1 (and other grade transfers) are detailed below.
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Confirm availability with Finetown Primary School
Call 085 553 9501 to confirm whether Finetown 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 Finetown 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
Finetown Primary School is a no-fee school (Q1), 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 Finetown 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 Finetown Primary School for the next school year?
To apply to Finetown Primary School for the next academic year, register on the GDE Online Admissions portal during the official admission window and select Finetown Primary School as a preferred school. GDE Online Admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 typically opens around July of the preceding year. For confirmation of available places, contact Finetown Primary School via phone 085 553 9501.
What documents do I need to apply at Finetown Primary School?
Finetown Primary School requires the following documents for admission: • 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) Contact Finetown Primary School (phone 085 553 9501) for any school-specific requirements and to verify what must be uploaded to the GDE Online Admissions.