Wj Mpengesi Primary School
Benoni, Gauteng · Gauteng East
About Wj Mpengesi Primary School
Serving the Benoni community in Gauteng, Wj Mpengesi Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school is administered under the Gauteng East education district. In 2025, the school reported 1567 learners and 42 educators, resulting in a ratio of 37:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Wj Mpengesi Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Wj Mpengesi 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
Wj Mpengesi 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, Wj Mpengesi Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,567 learners with a teaching staff of 42 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Wj Mpengesi Primary School is situated in Benoni (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: 1850, Ikageng Crescent, Etwatwa, Benoni. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1850 Ikageng Crescent Etwatwa 1519.
Curriculum & Academics
Wj Mpengesi Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Wj Mpengesi 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 Wj Mpengesi 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
1850, Ikageng Crescent, Etwatwa, Benoni
Benoni, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 1850 Ikageng Crescent Etwatwa 1519
Phone
+27 11 962 2713Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700311688
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.