Germiston Area Information

Germiston at a glance

Not only is Germiston a well-established area situated in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, but it is also the sixth-largest city in South Africa.

Germiston may be a busy city, but suburbs within it such as Primrose offer a quiet escape from the hustle and bustle. Its central location and value-for-money properties make Germiston a favourite location for young professionals starting out and still etching out a career for themselves.

Surrounding Transport

The N1, N3, and N17 highways border Germiston, making access and exits easy and convenient.

There are a number of modes of transport on offer including municipal buses, the Metrorail Train service and an extensive minivan taxi service. The closest Gautrain Station is Marlboro, which is located 21.5kms away from town.

Germiston is only a 20 minute drive away from OR Tambo International airport, and only 15 minutes away from the central areas of Johannesburg.

Schools and Education

A key factor drawing many families to Germiston is its wide range of excellent educational facilities. These include:

- St Andrew's School for Girls

- Taal-Net Beula Park School

- Colin Mann Primary School

- Germiston South Primary School

- Dinwiddie Primary School

- Afrikaanse Hoerskool Germiston

Also situated nearby are Wits University, Boston Business College and the Johannesburg School of Flying.

Activities and Hotspots

There is always something fun and exciting to do in Germiston, with options for every interest under the sun.

The Rondebult Bird Sanctuary, which lies within the heart of the area and is home to over 200 species of birds, including antelope, is perfect for nature lovers and trail bikers. Adrenaline junkies are well catered for too, with helicopter rides and the Gold Reef City theme park on your doorstep.

Love to shop til you drop? Germiston is home to the Eastgate Shopping Centre which boasts more than 300 tenants, making it one of South Africa's biggest and busiest shopping malls.

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If this well-located, bustling mini-city sounds like home, snap up one of the properties we have available in the area right now!