Arbor Primary School endeavours to generate a school atmosphere which is caring and empathetic, enabling learners to grow and reach their full potential.

 The school provides the setting in which values and ethics are nurtured.

 The school and its educators will provide learners with a truly holistic, well-rounded education.

We are dedicated to stimulate and challenge each learner to meet the demands of a higher education.

 Through academics, sport and cultural activities, we are dedicated to provide our learners with a truly well-rounded education, which will enrich and expand their horizons.

 We are dedicated to continually renew and review policies to ensure that the education provided remains fresh, relevant and appropriate.

 Through support and guidance, we aim to assist every learner to grow into a confident young person.

 We have dedicated, empathetic educators who are well qualified to lead the learners through this life experience.

 We aim to create a school ethos which fosters mutual respect and a regard for the dignity and unique qualities of each individual.

 Aequitas (Fairness to All) is our motto, and God is our guide.

To build for the future, is our joy and our pride.

"Arbor" is Latin for tree and the word chosen for Arbor Primary on a number of accounts. Surrounded by streets named after trees, the school crest has a tree growing out of a mine dump symbolizing the beginning of the town Benoni and the subsequent growth in education. The branches of the tree symbolize the unity of purpose. Three branches are used to remember the three schools that provided Arbor Primary with learners when it first started, namely Benoni West, Rynfield and Tom Newby Primary.

"Aequitas", our motto, means "Fairness to all". A motto that we find particularly relevant in our country, South Africa.