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Hector Peterson Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 700252056

Roodepoort, JOHANNESBURG WEST, Gauteng

1,178
Learners
32:1
L:E Ratio
Q4
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Hector Peterson Primary School?

Hector Peterson Primary School is a public primary school in Roodepoort, within the JOHANNESBURG WEST education district of the Gauteng. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,178 enrolled learners and 37 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1. It is classified as Quintile 4 — 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 4 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Hector Peterson 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 60%

(Q4 Primary schools in Gauteng)

What other schools are near Hector Peterson Primary School?

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

Curtis Nkondo Maths, Science, Ict, Engineering, Commerce and Entrepreneurship School of Specialisation
SecondaryPublic
927 learners 42 educators 22:1
Lower L:E ratio than 25%
Soweto · 0.6km away
Zibambele Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,126 learners 35 educators 32:1
Lower L:E ratio than 54%
Soweto · 0.9km away
Dr Bw Vilakazi Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ3
748 learners 31 educators 24:1
Lower L:E ratio than 92%
Soweto · 1km away
Ezibukweni Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
236 learners 11 educators 22:1
Lower L:E ratio than 96%
Soweto · 1.1km away
Impumelelo Junior Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
302 learners 12 educators 25:1
Lower L:E ratio than 87%
Soweto · 1.3km away

Which schools are similar to Hector Peterson Primary School?

Primary schools in Roodepoort with a similar quintile (Q4).

Dsj Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
636 learners 20 educators 32:1
Lower L:E ratio than 60%
Roodepoort
Lodirile Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
364 learners 13 educators 28:1
Lower L:E ratio than 77%
Roodepoort
Makhoarane Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
361 learners 16 educators 23:1
Lower L:E ratio than 92%
Roodepoort
Margaret Gwele Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
869 learners 31 educators 28:1
Lower L:E ratio than 77%
Roodepoort
Senyamo Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
409 learners 25 educators 16:1
Lower L:E ratio than 97%
Roodepoort

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8853, MBALO DRIVE, DOBSONVILLE, ROODEPOORT, 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.