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Kaalfontein Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 700400078

Midrand, JOHANNESBURG EAST, Gauteng

2,848
Learners
39:1
L:E Ratio
Q3
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Kaalfontein Primary School?

Kaalfontein Primary School is a public primary school in Midrand, within the JOHANNESBURG EAST education district of the Gauteng. EMIS records it as a very large school with 2,848 enrolled learners and 73 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 39:1. It is classified as Quintile 3 — 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

No tuition fees

As a Quintile 3 no-fee school, families do not pay school fees. The school receives higher per-learner funding from government.

Large school

This school has 2,848 enrolled learners.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Kaalfontein 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 2%

(Q3 Primary schools in Gauteng)

What other schools are near Kaalfontein Primary School?

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

Ponelopele Oracle Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ3
1,766 learners 52 educators 34:1
Lower L:E ratio than 7%
Midrand · 0.3km away
Tsosoloso Ya Africa Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ3
1,932 learners 62 educators 31:1
Lower L:E ratio than 39%
Midrand · 0.4km away
Kaalfontein Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ2
2,348 learners 70 educators 34:1
Lower L:E ratio than 16%
Midrand · 0.4km away
Sedi Laka Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
2,781 learners 76 educators 37:1
Lower L:E ratio than 14%
Midrand · 0.9km away
Ebony Park Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
2,521 learners 69 educators 37:1
Lower L:E ratio than 11%
Midrand · 1km away

Which schools are similar to Kaalfontein Primary School?

Primary schools in Midrand with a similar quintile (Q3).

Ebony Park Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
2,521 learners 69 educators 37:1
Lower L:E ratio than 11%
Midrand

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3857, PILCHARD STREET, KAALFONTEIN, MIDRAND, 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.