Drommedaris Primary School
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South
About Drommedaris Primary School
A public primary school serving the Johannesburg community in Gauteng, Drommedaris Primary School operates under the Ekurhuleni South education district. The school recorded 1725 learners and 49 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Drommedaris Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Drommedaris 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
Drommedaris 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, Drommedaris Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,725 learners with a teaching staff of 49 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Drommedaris Primary School is situated in Johannesburg (Boksburg), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Ekurhuleni South education district, specifically within the 5 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, under the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 1, Clarence September Street, Reiger Park, Boksburg, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 14078 Reiger Park 1459.
Curriculum & Academics
Drommedaris Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Drommedaris 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 Drommedaris 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
1, Clarence September Street, Reiger Park, Boksburg, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 14078 Reiger Park 1459
Phone
+27 10 023 3881Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700160010
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.