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Sithokomele Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 700341271

Heidelberg, SEDIBENG EAST, Gauteng

1,194
Learners
33:1
L:E Ratio
Q4
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Sithokomele Primary School?

Sithokomele Primary School is a public primary school in Heidelberg, within the SEDIBENG EAST education district of the Gauteng. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,194 enrolled learners and 36 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. It is designated as a no-fee school, so families do not pay tuition fees. EMIS classifies the location as rural.

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 Sithokomele 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 45%

(Q4 Primary schools in Gauteng)

What other schools are near Sithokomele Primary School?

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

M.M Moeketsi Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,033 learners 30 educators 34:1
Lower L:E ratio than 35%
Heidelberg · 0.4km away
Ratanda Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ4
1,592 learners 53 educators 30:1
Lower L:E ratio than 52%
Heidelberg · 0.4km away
Sakhile Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
560 learners 23 educators 24:1
Lower L:E ratio than 89%
Heidelberg · 0.5km away
Fountain Five Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
1,102 learners 34 educators 32:1
Lower L:E ratio than 43%
Heidelberg · 0.7km away
J.J. Masipa Technical Occupational School
CombinedPublic
202 learners 14 educators 14:1
Lower L:E ratio than 2%
Heidelberg · 0.7km away

Which schools are similar to Sithokomele Primary School?

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

M.M Moeketsi Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,033 learners 30 educators 34:1
Lower L:E ratio than 35%
Heidelberg
Sakhile Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
560 learners 23 educators 24:1
Lower L:E ratio than 89%
Heidelberg

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77, CORNER SIGASA & MAZIBUKO STREET, RATANDA, HEIDELBERG, HEIDELBERG

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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.