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Pioneer Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 700310078

Benoni, EKURHULENI NORTH, Gauteng

1,199
Learners
33:1
L:E Ratio
Q5
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Pioneer Primary School?

Pioneer Primary School is a public primary school in Benoni, within the EKURHULENI NORTH education district of the Gauteng. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,199 enrolled learners and 36 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1. 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 Pioneer 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 17%

(Q5 Primary schools in Gauteng)

What other schools are near Pioneer Primary School?

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

Actonville Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,552 learners 39 educators 40:1
Lower L:E ratio than 1%
Benoni · 0.1km away
Emaromeni Primary Private School
PrimaryIndependent
223 learners 8 educators 28:1
Lower L:E ratio than 7%
Actonville · 0.4km away
Etwatwa Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ3
1,107 learners 35 educators 32:1
Lower L:E ratio than 34%
Benoni · 0.4km away
Isaac Makau Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
983 learners 32 educators 31:1
Lower L:E ratio than 55%
Benoni · 0.5km away
Kgothalong Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
485 learners 15 educators 32:1
Lower L:E ratio than 44%
Benoni · 0.7km away

Which schools are similar to Pioneer Primary School?

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

Actonville Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,552 learners 39 educators 40:1
Lower L:E ratio than 1%
Benoni
Benoni Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,268 learners 36 educators 35:1
Lower L:E ratio than 10%
Benoni
Rynsoord Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,136 learners 30 educators 38:1
Lower L:E ratio than 4%
Benoni
Arbor Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,108 learners 48 educators 23:1
Lower L:E ratio than 76%
Benoni
Benoni Junior School
PrimaryPublicQ5
696 learners 39 educators 18:1
Lower L:E ratio than 95%
Benoni

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1273, KAROLIA STREET, ACTONVILLE, BENONI, BENONI

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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.