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Malvern Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 700130872

Johannesburg, JOHANNESBURG EAST, Gauteng

958
Learners
33:1
L:E Ratio
Q4
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Malvern Primary School?

Malvern Primary School is a public primary school in Johannesburg, within the JOHANNESBURG EAST education district of the Gauteng. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 958 enrolled learners and 29 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1. It is classified as Quintile 4 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. Fees are set by the School Governing Body, and families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption. 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 Malvern 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 47%

(Q4 Primary schools in Gauteng)

What other schools are near Malvern Primary School?

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

Camden Preparatory School
PrimaryIndependent
318 learners 8 educators 40:1
Lower L:E ratio than 3%
Johannesburg · 0.6km away
Hillcrest Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
945 learners 27 educators 35:1
Lower L:E ratio than 11%
Malvern · 0.7km away
Leicester Road Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
700 learners 35 educators 20:1
Lower L:E ratio than 87%
Kensington · 0.7km away
Kensington Ridge Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
614 learners 19 educators 32:1
Lower L:E ratio than 22%
Johannesburg · 1km away
Malvern High School
SecondaryPublicQ4
1,148 learners 40 educators 29:1
Lower L:E ratio than 66%
Johannesburg · 1.3km away

Which schools are similar to Malvern Primary School?

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

Pentarosa Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
938 learners 36 educators 26:1
Lower L:E ratio than 84%
Johannesburg
Khauhelo Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
431 learners 13 educators 33:1
Lower L:E ratio than 45%
Johannesburg
Mambo Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
461 learners 14 educators 33:1
Lower L:E ratio than 48%
Johannesburg
Delrado Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
694 learners 27 educators 26:1
Lower L:E ratio than 86%
Johannesburg
Eldocrest Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,194 learners 37 educators 32:1
Lower L:E ratio than 52%
Johannesburg

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485, CORNER JULES & FRERE STREET, 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.