NearMe lists 2,899 primary schools across South Africa in all nine provinces. The largest numbers are in Gauteng (587), Western Cape (371) and Limpopo (333). 85% of these entries include a phone number and 31% a website, so most can be checked before you travel.
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Showing 20 of 2,899 places we have on record in South Africa.
- Loreto School Queenswood1161 Woodlands Dr, Tshwane, Gauteng+27 12 333 4384 / Website / Directions
- Saron Primary SchoolE738 Dithabaneng Section, Bojanala Platinum District Municipality, North West+27 82 397 0027 / Website / Directions
- Trinityhouse Centurion101 Pudding Stone Street, Tshwane Ward 78, Gauteng+27 12 003 1395 / Website / Directions
- Laerskool HelderkruinBanket Dr, Roodepoort, Gauteng+27 11 764 2506 / Website / Directions
- Durbanville Primary SchoolWeyers Ave, Durbanville, Western Cape+27 21 976 8115 / Website / Directions
- Livingstone Primary School74 Livingstone Rd, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal+27 31 312 2026 / Website / Directions
- I.R. Griffith Primary SchoolEquity Dr, Randburg, Gauteng+27 11 787 5933 / Website / Directions
- Montrose Primary School91 Twelfth St, Sandton, Gauteng+27 11 783 7575 / Website / Directions
- Kirstenhof Primary School18 Lente St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 701 1143 / Website / Directions
- Craighall Primary School41 Rothesay Ave, Randburg, Gauteng+27 11 788 7223 / Website / Directions
- Bryandale Primary School131 Cumberland Ave, Sandton, Gauteng+27 11 706 6087 / Website / Directions
- Curro Protea GlenCnr Sagewood Road and Wild Chestnut Road, Soweto, Gauteng+27 87 087 7569 / Website / Directions
- Nova Pioneer Paulshof9 Stone Haven Rd, Sandton, Gauteng+27 10 335 0926 / Website / Directions
- Milnerton Primary School12 Zastron Rd, Milnerton, Western Cape+27 21 552 2028 / Website / Directions
- Bergvliet Primary School19 Childrens Way, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 715 1103 / Website / Directions
- Edgemead Primary School10-16 Denison Way, Goodwood, Western Cape+27 21 558 1007 / Website / Directions
- Monument Primary School25 Piet Joubert Ave, 1739, Krugersdorp, Gauteng+27 11 660 6361 / Website / Directions
- Nellmapius Primary School664 Loeriesfontein Cres, Tshwane, Gauteng+27 12 803 0513 / Website / Directions
- Buffalo Flats Primary SchoolGreen Point Rd, East London, Eastern Cape+27 43 733 8020 / Website / Directions
- Grantham Park Primary School8 Mangrove Ave, Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal+27 35 792 3255 / Website / Directions
Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset and are shown as recorded there. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider. Details change, so please confirm by phone before you travel. We do not publish opening hours because our source does not carry verified hours.
The list shows the most complete records first: entries with a phone number and a street address come before those without, so you have something you can act on straight away.
Areas covered
The primary schools we hold are spread across 1,004 towns and suburbs. The places with the most entries are Cape Town (90), Johannesburg (63), Tshwane (55), Durban (48), Soweto (45) and Bushbuckridge (41).
Primary schools by province
How the 2,899 entries are spread across the provinces, with the towns and suburbs that have the most in each:
| Province | Listings | Towns and suburbs with the most |
|---|---|---|
| Gauteng | 587 | Johannesburg (62), Tshwane (55) and Soweto (45) |
| Western Cape | 371 | Cape Town (87), Athlone (20) and Mitchells Plain (15) |
| Limpopo | 333 | Thohoyandou (25), Polokwane (12) and Mokopane (10) |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 320 | Durban (47), Pietermaritzburg (21) and Phoenix (13) |
| Eastern Cape | 156 | Gqeberha (32), East London (14) and Bethelsdorp (8) |
| Mpumalanga | 152 | eMalahleni (17), Bushbuckridge (13) and Mbombela (11) |
| Free State | 148 | Bloemfontein (31), Matjhabeng (12) and Kroonstad (9) |
| North West | 115 | Rustenburg (14), Klerksdorp (10) and Potchefstroom (7) |
| Northern Cape | 46 | Kimberley (8), Postmasburg (3) and Kuruman (3) |
671 further entries have no province recorded in our source, but still appear in the list above when they match.
What to check before choosing
- Phone ahead to confirm the business is still trading at the listed address. Our data comes from an open mapping dataset and can be out of date.
- Ask about prices, availability and opening times directly. NearMe does not publish prices or opening hours.
Contact details and directions
Of the 2,899 entries, 85% list a phone number, 31% a website and 68% a street address. Entries with map coordinates have a Directions link that opens Google Maps. Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, so please confirm details directly with the business.
More specific searches
- Pretoria 81
- Gqeberha 34
- Roodepoort 21
- Paarl 16
- Bloemfontein 33
- Cape Town 185
- Randburg 27
- Durban 97
- Midrand 14
- Alberton 10
- Pinetown 12
- Centurion 16
- Kempton Park 16
Frequently asked questions
How many primary schools does NearMe list?
We have 2,899 on record across South Africa, with the most in Gauteng (587).
Which towns have the most primary schools?
In our listings, Cape Town (90), Johannesburg (63) and Tshwane (55) have the most entries.
How many primary schools are there in Gauteng?
We have 587 on record in Gauteng, mostly in Johannesburg (62), Tshwane (55) and Soweto (45).
Does NearMe show opening hours or prices?
No. Our listing source does not carry verified opening hours or prices, so please phone the business to confirm before you go.
Where does the listing information come from?
From the open Overture Maps Places dataset, last updated 10 August 2026. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, and details can change.