Gahlanso Primary School
Kempton Park, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North
About Gahlanso Primary School
Gahlanso Primary School (EMIS 700260828) serves the Kempton Park community as a public primary school in Gauteng. The school falls under the Ekurhuleni North education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1466 learners taught by 37 educators, achieving a ratio of 40:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Gahlanso Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
Gahlanso 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
Gahlanso 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, Gahlanso Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,466 learners with a teaching staff of 37 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 40:1, 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
Gahlanso Primary School is situated in Kempton Park (Kempton Park), 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: 3, Robert Mathekga Street, Tembisa, Kempton Park. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 146 Tembisa 1632.
Curriculum & Academics
Gahlanso Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Gahlanso 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 Gahlanso 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
3, Robert Mathekga Street, Tembisa, Kempton Park
Kempton Park, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 146 Tembisa 1632
Phone
+27 10 447 8840Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700260828
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.