Overview
Poseidon Road Primary School is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Ennerdale, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,550 learners and is staffed by 44 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 35:1), operating as a fee-charging school (Q5). It falls within the Johannesburg South education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 6 other primary schools in Ennerdale.
School fees
Q5 fees vary widely. Confirm Poseidon Road Primary School's 2027 fee schedule directly with the school office.
Public primary school (Grades R–7); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Poseidon Road Primary School for 2027?
Poseidon Road Primary School is a fee-charging public school in the Johannesburg South district. Indicative 2027 fees: R8,000 – R45,000+ per year (typical range). Exact fees are confirmed by the School Governing Body before the school year begins. To get the official 2027 fee schedule, phone 010 230 0201.
Is Poseidon Road Primary School a no-fee school?
Poseidon Road Primary School does charge school fees as a Q5 school. The amount is reviewed and approved annually by the School Governing Body.
What is the quintile of Poseidon Road Primary School and what does it mean for fees?
Poseidon Road Primary School is a Quintile 5 school (the top funding band), typically associated with the highest fees among public schools. Located in Ennerdale, Ennerdale, Gauteng in the Johannesburg South district, the SGB sets the fee schedule annually based on facilities, staffing and programmes offered.
How to apply
To enrol your child at Poseidon Road Primary School, families in Gauteng apply via the GDE Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by Poseidon Road Primary School. The exact Grade R or Grade 1 (and other grade transfers) process in the Johannesburg South education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Poseidon Road Primary School
Call 010 230 0201 to confirm whether Poseidon Road 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 Poseidon Road 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
If accepted, Poseidon Road Primary School (an SGB-funded school) may require a registration deposit. The exact amount is confirmed by the school.
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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 Poseidon Road 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 Poseidon Road Primary School for the next school year?
Poseidon Road 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 010 230 0201 to confirm openings in the Johannesburg South district.
What documents do I need to apply at Poseidon Road Primary School?
When applying to Poseidon Road 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 Poseidon Road Primary School depending on the grade; confirm via phone 010 230 0201.