Ipeleng Primary School
Westonaria, Gauteng · Gauteng West
About Ipeleng Primary School
As a public primary school, Ipeleng Primary School provides education to learners in Westonaria, Gauteng. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Gauteng West education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1148 learners were enrolled, taught by 34 educators at a ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ipeleng Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
Ipeleng 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
Ipeleng 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, Ipeleng Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,148 learners with a teaching staff of 34 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Ipeleng Primary School is situated in Westonaria (Westonaria), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Gauteng West education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the West Rand District Municipality, under the Rand West Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 1372, Kraai Street, Bekkersdal, Westonaria. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 691 Westonaria 1779.
Curriculum & Academics
Ipeleng Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ipeleng 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 Ipeleng 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
1372, Kraai Street, Bekkersdal, Westonaria
Westonaria, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 691 Westonaria 1779
Phone
+27 11 755 1880Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700270769
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.