Cavendishstraat Primary School
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central
About Cavendishstraat Primary School
Cavendishstraat Primary School (EMIS: 700120022) is a public primary school situated in Johannesburg, Gauteng and managed by the Johannesburg Central education district. The 2025 academic year saw 961 enrolled learners instructed by 27 educators, resulting in a ratio of 36:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Cavendishstraat Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Cavendishstraat Primary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Cavendishstraat Primary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding maintenance, curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Cavendishstraat Primary School reported a total enrollment of 961 learners with a teaching staff of 27 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Cavendishstraat Primary School is situated in Johannesburg (Eldorado Park), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg Central education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, under the City Of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 6520, Cavendish Street, Extension 6, Eldorado Park, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 410 Eldorado Park 1813.
Curriculum & Academics
Cavendishstraat Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Cavendishstraat Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Gauteng Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by public and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Cavendishstraat Primary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
6520, Cavendish Street, Extension 6, Eldorado Park, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 410 Eldorado Park 1813
Phone
+27 11 945 3635Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700120022
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.