OUR SCHOOL

The Parkhurst suburb of Johannesburg saw a population boom in the 1950’s thereby creating the need for an academic institution to take care of the educational needs of the young minds of the community.

It was an auspicious day when Parkhurst Primary School was born. Starting with humble beginnings under the then T.E.D.; 139 pupils (as they were then known); enrolled on 29 July 1952 and together with two teachers and Mr. E. Duncan as Principal, formed the institution which is now an integral part of Parkhurst Village.

When the school was officially opened on 21 February 1953, by the then Administrator of the Transvaal, Dr. W. Nicol, and the enrolment had more than doubled. By 1956 there were 820 pupils and the M.O.T.H. hall was hired to house some classes.

Mr. Duncan retired at the end of 1973 and the school was blessed with the appointment of Mr. Dennis Prior who upheld the wonderful ethos of the school from 1974 to 1981. 1975 saw the opening of the Parkhurst Provincial Nursery School which utilised classrooms formerly used by the Primary School. Over the years the Parkhurst community had changed and with young people leaving the area, with the result that fewer children enrolled at the school.

At the beginning of 1982 Mr. P.G. Robertson was appointed Principal and brought with him a new and modern outlook on education. In 1991 Parkhurst changed its status to that of a Model B school and included for the first time children of different race groups. 1992 brought about further change to the school to that of Model C.

Miss J. M. Strachan was appointed as Principal in 1996 and retired in 2005. She was succeeded by Mr. S.D. Maharaj.

Principal's Message

Welcome to Parkhurst Primary School.

It is an honour to lead a school that values excellence, growth, and the holistic development of each child. At Parkhurst, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and dynamic learning environment where every learner can reach their full potential. Our focus is not only on academic excellence but also on nurturing respect, integrity, and character.

With a team of passionate educators and strong partnerships with parents, we strive to empower our learners to thrive and succeed in an ever-changing world. Thank you for being part of the Parkhurst Primary family.

Warm regards,
Mr. S.D. Maharaj

Our Values

GDE Vision Statement

Every learner feels valued and inspired in our innovative education system.

School Mission Statement

To ensure quality learning and teaching take place in the classroom every day.
To promote education; positive values and responsibility amongst our learners
To encourage a culture of learning in our school
To be a self-reliant, well-managed school committed to change
To involve all stakeholders in the development in our school
To provide a safe and pleasant environment in our school

School Focus

Respect; Discipline
Parental Support;
Passion
Hard Work