At a glance
- Type
- Public primary
- Fees
- Fee-paying
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025 · NSC School Performance Report 2025 · Processed 8 Aug 2026
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What does Arbor Primary School say about itself?
Arbor Family “Like branches on a tree, we all grow in different directions, yet our roots remain as one!” Arbor Primary School embodies this quote. We pride ourselves in being a school of excellence, academically and in both sporting and cultural arenas. However, our biggest success is raising children who find a sense of belonging to this very special FAMILY. Each child who enters this school is made to feel special and worthy which creates an excellent platform for learning. Our dedicated and loyal staff members allow every child to flourish into a well-rounded member of our family. It has been said that there are two gifts we should give our children. One is roots and the other is wings. Arbor certainly gives both of these to every learner who passes through its doors.
- Language of instruction
- English
- Affiliation
- Christian
- Founded
- 1975
- Grades offered
- Grade R – Grade 7
- Typical class size (as stated by the school)
- 30
- School hours
- 07:30 - 13:50
- Principal
- Mrs C.J. Liebenberg
Subjects
Sports & extramurals
Arbor Primary School, in their own words
What does your school do uniquely well?
Arbor is more than just a school; it is a caring village where children grow, thrive, and reach their full potential.
Why do families choose your school?
Arbor is a true family school, where strong relationships between staff, parents, and learners form the foundation of our community. We believe that when families are involved, children succeed. That’s why we welcome and encourage the full involvement of all who play a role in each child’s life.
Grade 1 and 8 admissions for 2027 closed on 4 September 2026. Late applications: Gauteng admissions portal · Provincial default, check the school
What kind of school is Arbor Primary School?
Arbor Primary School is a public primary school in Benoni, within the Ekurhuleni North education district of the Gauteng. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,108 enrolled learners and 48 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1.
It is classified as Quintile 5 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. Fees are set by the School Governing Body, and families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.
The school falls within the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. Among 429 Q5 Primary schools in Gauteng, it has fewer learners per educator than 76% of similar schools. EMIS classifies the location as urban.
The school is at 1 Ash Street, Northmead Ext 4, Benoni, and can be reached on 011 849 4227.
Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.
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- Admissions process, open days or deadlines
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What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Arbor Primary School?
How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals, so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.
Fewer learners per educator than 76% of similar schools
(Q5 Primary schools in Gauteng)
More about this school Insights, matric results, how it compares, data notes
What You Should Know
Fee-charging school
As a Quintile 5 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.
Contact
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What other schools are near Arbor Primary School?
Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity: these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.
Fewer learners per educator than 68% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 53% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 31% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 82% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 45% of similar schools
Schools serving similar communities
Other public primary schools in Gauteng with Quintile 5.
Grouped by quintile, phase and province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Arbor Primary School. This grouping is for browsing and is broader than the peer group used for the matric percentile above.
Fewer learners per educator than 68% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 96% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 70% of similar schools
Frequently Asked Questions
School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Subject results: NSC School Subject Reports 2024 & 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Learner-educator comparisons group schools by quintile, phase and province; matric comparisons group by sector and province, plus quintile for public schools. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators, so actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology
Some details on this page (each marked “Provided by the school”) were supplied by the school and are not independently verified by SchoolSeek. The official statistics above (learner and educator numbers, quintile, learner-educator ratio, and matric results) are unchanged and come from DBE EMIS Q3 2025 and NSC School Performance Report 2025.
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