Ecaleni Primary School
Kempton Park, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North
About Ecaleni Primary School
In the urban area of Kempton Park, Gauteng, Ecaleni Primary School operates as a public primary school within the Ekurhuleni North education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 405 learners with a teaching staff of 34, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 12:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Ecaleni 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
Ecaleni Primary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Ecaleni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 405 learners with a teaching staff of 34 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 12:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Ecaleni Primary School is situated in Kempton Park (Tembisa), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Ekurhuleni North education district, specifically within the 4 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: 706, Mathole Street, Ecaleni Section, Tembisa, Kempton Park. For postal correspondence, use: 57 Tembisa 1628.
Curriculum & Academics
Ecaleni Primary School is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a severe mental disability curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ecaleni Primary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. 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 Ecaleni 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
706, Mathole Street, Ecaleni Section, Tembisa, Kempton Park
Kempton Park, Gauteng
Postal
57 Tembisa 1628
Phone
+27 62 471 3688Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700260703
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.