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Margaret Gwele Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 700251660

Roodepoort, JOHANNESBURG WEST, Gauteng

869
Learners
28:1
L:E Ratio
Q4
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Margaret Gwele Primary School?

Margaret Gwele Primary School is a public primary school in Roodepoort, within the JOHANNESBURG WEST education district of the Gauteng. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 869 enrolled learners and 31 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1. 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 Margaret Gwele 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 77%

(Q4 Primary schools in Gauteng)

What other schools are near Margaret Gwele Primary School?

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

Uvuyo Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
681 learners 23 educators 30:1
Lower L:E ratio than 71%
Johannesburg · 0.3km away
Esiyalwini Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ4
477 learners 18 educators 27:1
Lower L:E ratio than 78%
Soweto · 0.3km away
Phakamani Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
361 learners 14 educators 26:1
Lower L:E ratio than 85%
Johannesburg · 0.5km away
Enkolweni Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
307 learners 13 educators 24:1
Lower L:E ratio than 89%
Johannesburg · 0.5km away
Ithembalihle Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
261 learners 15 educators 17:1
Lower L:E ratio than 97%
Dobsonville · 0.5km away

Which schools are similar to Margaret Gwele 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
Senyamo Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
409 learners 25 educators 16:1
Lower L:E ratio than 97%
Roodepoort
Thabang Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
383 learners 13 educators 30:1
Lower L:E ratio than 72%
Roodepoort

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14, MATOMELA, 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.