Craighall Primary School
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East
About Craighall Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Craighall 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
Craighall 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
Craighall 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 curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Craighall Primary School reported a total enrollment of 667 learners with a teaching staff of 39 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Craighall Primary School is situated in Johannesburg (Johannesburg), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg East 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: 41, Cnr Grosvenor And Rothesay Ave, Craighall Park, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 41492 Craighall 2024.
Curriculum & Academics
Craighall Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Craighall 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 Craighall 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
41, Cnr Grosvenor And Rothesay Ave, Craighall Park, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 41492 Craighall 2024
Phone
+27 11 788 7223Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700150359
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.