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Observatory Girls' Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 700131086

Johannesburg, JOHANNESBURG EAST, Gauteng

743
Learners
30:1
L:E Ratio
Q5
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Observatory Girls' Primary School?

Observatory Girls' 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 743 enrolled learners and 25 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1. It is classified as Quintile 5 — 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 5 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 Observatory Girls' 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 39%

(Q5 Primary schools in Gauteng)

What other schools are near Observatory Girls' Primary School?

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

Hirsch Lyons Girls School
SecondaryIndependent
59 learners 17 educators 4:1
Lower L:E ratio than 95%
Johannesburg · 0.3km away
Eveline Independent School
IntermediateIndependent
599 learners 21 educators 29:1
Lower L:E ratio than 12%
Johannesburg · 0.4km away
Rand Tutorial College
CombinedIndependent
806 learners 42 educators 19:1
Lower L:E ratio than 25%
Observatory · 0.7km away
Sacred Heart College
CombinedIndependent
715 learners 53 educators 14:1
Lower L:E ratio than 49%
Observatory · 0.7km away
King Edward V11 Preparatory School
PrimaryPublicQ5
762 learners 39 educators 20:1
Lower L:E ratio than 89%
Johannesburg · 0.8km away

Which schools are similar to Observatory Girls' Primary School?

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

Progress Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
911 learners 29 educators 31:1
Lower L:E ratio than 27%
Johannesburg
Itemogele Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,595 learners 43 educators 37:1
Lower L:E ratio than 6%
Johannesburg
Khuthala Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
749 learners 25 educators 30:1
Lower L:E ratio than 36%
Johannesburg
Tholimfundo Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
897 learners 26 educators 35:1
Lower L:E ratio than 13%
Johannesburg
Laerskool Theo Wassenaar
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,087 learners 41 educators 27:1
Lower L:E ratio than 60%
Johannesburg

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22, DELAREY, OBSERVATORY, 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.