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Denver Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 700400541

Johannesburg, JOHANNESBURG EAST, Gauteng

1,641
Learners
43:1
L:E Ratio
Q5
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Denver Primary School?

Denver Primary School is a public primary school in Johannesburg, within the JOHANNESBURG EAST education district of the Gauteng. EMIS records it as a very large school with 1,641 enrolled learners and 38 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 43:1. It is classified as Quintile 5 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. It is designated as a no-fee school, so families do not pay tuition fees. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Fee-charging school

As a Quintile 5 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

Large school

This school has 1,641 enrolled learners.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Denver Primary School?

Learner-educator ratio relative to schools in the same quintile and phase. This includes all staff classified as educators (teachers, HODs, principals) — actual class sizes may differ.

Lower L:E ratio than 0%

(Q5 Primary schools in Gauteng)

What other schools are near Denver Primary School?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Educational Programmes Centre
CombinedIndependent
149 learners 9 educators 17:1
Lower L:E ratio than 35%
Malvern · 0.1km away
Denver Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ5
1,360 learners 40 educators 34:1
Lower L:E ratio than 6%
Malvern · 0.1km away
Malvern High School
SecondaryPublicQ4
1,148 learners 40 educators 29:1
Lower L:E ratio than 66%
Johannesburg · 0.6km away
Jeppe High School for Girls
SecondaryPublicQ5
947 learners 61 educators 16:1
Lower L:E ratio than 95%
Johannesburg · 0.9km away
Glenoaks School
PrimaryIndependent
139 learners 27 educators 5:1
Lower L:E ratio than 94%
Kensington · 1.1km away

Which schools are similar to Denver Primary School?

Primary schools in Johannesburg with a similar quintile (Q5).

Progress Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
911 learners 29 educators 31:1
Lower L:E ratio than 27%
Johannesburg
Itemogele Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,595 learners 43 educators 37:1
Lower L:E ratio than 6%
Johannesburg
Khuthala Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
749 learners 25 educators 30:1
Lower L:E ratio than 36%
Johannesburg
Tholimfundo Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
897 learners 26 educators 35:1
Lower L:E ratio than 13%
Johannesburg
Laerskool Theo Wassenaar
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,087 learners 41 educators 27:1
Lower L:E ratio than 60%
Johannesburg

Frequently Asked Questions

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1, CNR.TUCKER STR & FIRST AVE, MALVERN, JOHANNESBURG, JOHANNESBURG

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School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.