Lion Park Primary School
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North
About Lion Park Primary School
Situated in Johannesburg, Gauteng, Lion Park Primary School is a public primary school overseen by the Johannesburg North education district. The school recorded 1577 learners and 38 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 42:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Lion Park 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
Lion Park 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
Lion Park 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, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Lion Park Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,577 learners with a teaching staff of 38 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 42:1, 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
Lion Park Primary School is situated in Johannesburg (Randburg), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg North education district, specifically within the 4 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 urban.
The school's physical address is: 144, C/o Malibongwe, Thabo Mbeki, Randburg, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: Suit 96 Private Bag 17 Northriding 2162.
Curriculum & Academics
Lion Park Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Lion Park Primary School was historically administered under the New Education Department 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 Lion Park 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
144, C/o Malibongwe, Thabo Mbeki, Randburg, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
Suit 96 Private Bag 17 Northriding 2162
Phone
+27 81 260 4110Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700400421
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.