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Kwa-Thema Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 700350835

Springs, GAUTENG EAST, Gauteng

1,234
Learners
34:1
L:E Ratio
Q5
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Kwa-Thema Primary School?

Kwa-Thema Primary School is a public primary school in Springs, within the GAUTENG EAST education district of the Gauteng. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,234 enrolled learners and 36 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1. 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 1,234 enrolled learners.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Kwa-Thema 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 13%

(Q5 Primary schools in Gauteng)

What other schools are near Kwa-Thema Primary School?

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

Zimisele Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ3
1,379 learners 41 educators 34:1
Lower L:E ratio than 12%
Kwa-thema · 0.2km away
Phelang
PrimaryPublic
250 learners 29 educators 9:1
Lower L:E ratio than 70%
Springs · 0.9km away
Muzomsha Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
565 learners 19 educators 30:1
Lower L:E ratio than 70%
Springs · 1km away
Phulong Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ4
1,527 learners 47 educators 33:1
Lower L:E ratio than 27%
Springs · 1.2km away
Nkabinde Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
798 learners 27 educators 30:1
Lower L:E ratio than 40%
Kwa Thema · 1.4km away

Which schools are similar to Kwa-Thema Primary School?

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

Endicott Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
903 learners 28 educators 32:1
Lower L:E ratio than 24%
Springs
Laerskool Christiaan Beyers
PrimaryPublicQ5
677 learners 28 educators 24:1
Lower L:E ratio than 71%
Springs
Laerskool Jan Van Riebeeck
PrimaryPublicQ5
903 learners 43 educators 21:1
Lower L:E ratio than 84%
Springs
Laerskool Morester
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,566 learners 51 educators 31:1
Lower L:E ratio than 32%
Springs
Laerskool Selectionpark
PrimaryPublicQ5
867 learners 32 educators 27:1
Lower L:E ratio than 57%
Springs

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13932, CNR MARULE AND SEPTEMBER STREETS, KWATHEMA EXT 2, SPRINGS, SPRINGS

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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.