I H Harris Primary School

Johannesburg, Gauteng ยท Johannesburg East

Public Primary School Q5

About I H Harris Primary School

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Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

I H Harris 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

I H Harris 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

I H Harris 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, I H Harris Primary School reported a total enrollment of 994 learners with a teaching staff of 30 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

I H Harris Primary School is situated in Johannesburg (Johannesburg), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg East 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: 75, C/o Beit And Davies Streets, Doornfontein, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 16192 Doornfontein 2028.

Curriculum & Academics

I H Harris Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

I H Harris 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 I H Harris 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

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Address

75, C/o Beit And Davies Streets, Doornfontein, Johannesburg

Johannesburg, Gauteng

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Postal

P.o. Box 16192 Doornfontein 2028

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 994
Educators 30

Learner:Educator Ratio

33:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ5
Settingurban
Statusopen
DistrictJohannesburg East

EMIS Number

700130575

Department of Basic Education

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.