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Tipfuxeni Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 700241398

Tshwane, TSHWANE WEST, Gauteng

1,159
Learners
35:1
L:E Ratio
Q4
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Tipfuxeni Primary School?

Tipfuxeni Primary School is a public primary school in Tshwane, within the TSHWANE WEST education district of the Gauteng. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,159 enrolled learners and 33 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1. 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 Tipfuxeni 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 28%

(Q4 Primary schools in Gauteng)

What other schools are near Tipfuxeni Primary School?

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

Tiyelelani Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ4
1,257 learners 36 educators 35:1
Lower L:E ratio than 5%
Soshanguve · 0.2km away
Sunvalley Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
1,161 learners 31 educators 38:1
Lower L:E ratio than 8%
Mabopane · 1.1km away
Phuthanang Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
659 learners 22 educators 30:1
Lower L:E ratio than 69%
Soshanguve · 1.2km away
Thutong Junior Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ4
917 learners 28 educators 33:1
Lower L:E ratio than 23%
Soshanguve · 1.2km away
Wallmansthal Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ4
1,214 learners 46 educators 26:1
Lower L:E ratio than 80%
Soshanguve · 1.4km away

Which schools are similar to Tipfuxeni Primary School?

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

Laerskool Broederstroom
PrimaryPublicQ4
305 learners 21 educators 15:1
Lower L:E ratio than 99%
Tshwane

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1960, SOSHANGUVE, TSHWANE, TSHWANE, PRETORIA

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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.