Kgalema Primary School
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Gauteng East
About Kgalema Primary School
As a public school, Kgalema Primary School provides primary school education to learners in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The school falls under the Gauteng East education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1098 learners taught by 34 educators, achieving a ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Kgalema Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
Kgalema Primary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Kgalema Primary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Kgalema Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,098 learners with a teaching staff of 34 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Kgalema Primary School is situated in Johannesburg (Benoni), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Gauteng East education district, specifically within the 5 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, under the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 10104, Barwa, Daveyton, Benoni, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 459 Daveyton 1507.
Curriculum & Academics
Kgalema Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Kgalema Primary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Gauteng Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by public and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Kgalema Primary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
10104, Barwa, Daveyton, Benoni, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 459 Daveyton 1507
Phone
+27 11 424 3300Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700311175
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.