Samuel Mangala Primary School
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg West
About Samuel Mangala Primary School
As a public school, Samuel Mangala Primary School provides primary school education to learners in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The school falls under the Johannesburg West education district. The 2025 school year recorded 288 learners taught by 16 educators, achieving a ratio of 18:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Samuel Mangala Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Samuel Mangala 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
Samuel Mangala 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Samuel Mangala Primary School reported a total enrollment of 288 learners with a teaching staff of 16 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Samuel Mangala Primary School is situated in Johannesburg (Dobsonville), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg West education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, under the City Of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 11, Sebigi Street, Dobsonville, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 12 Dobsonville 1865 1865.
Curriculum & Academics
Samuel Mangala Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Samuel Mangala 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 Samuel Mangala 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
11, Sebigi Street, Dobsonville, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 12 Dobsonville 1865 1865
Phone
+27 10 229 0402Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700251819
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.