Umkhathizwe Primary School
Thokoza, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South
About Umkhathizwe Primary School
Registered under EMIS 700341446, Umkhathizwe Primary School serves as a public primary school in Thokoza, Gauteng. The 2025 academic year saw 808 enrolled learners instructed by 23 educators, resulting in a ratio of 35:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Umkhathizwe 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
Umkhathizwe 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
Umkhathizwe 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, Umkhathizwe Primary School reported a total enrollment of 808 learners with a teaching staff of 23 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Umkhathizwe Primary School is situated in Thokoza (Alberton), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Ekurhuleni South education district, specifically within the 2 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: 1090, Mjivane Street, Thokoza, Alberton, Thokoza. For postal correspondence, use: Box 77 Thokoza 1426.
Curriculum & Academics
Umkhathizwe Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Umkhathizwe 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 Umkhathizwe 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
1090, Mjivane Street, Thokoza, Alberton, Thokoza
Thokoza, Gauteng
Postal
Box 77 Thokoza 1426
Phone
+27 11 860 2631Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700341446
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.