Makgethe Primary School
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng · Sedibeng West
About Makgethe Primary School
Registered under EMIS 700320911, Makgethe Primary School serves as a public primary school in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng. The 2025 academic year saw 654 enrolled learners instructed by 21 educators, resulting in a ratio of 31:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Makgethe 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
Makgethe 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
Makgethe 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 curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Makgethe Primary School reported a total enrollment of 654 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Makgethe Primary School is situated in Vanderbijlpark (Sebokeng), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Sedibeng West education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Sedibeng District Municipality, under the Emfuleni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 2879, Hlalefang Street, Zone 13, Sebokeng, Vanderbijlpark. For postal correspondence, use: 159 Sebokeng 1982.
Curriculum & Academics
Makgethe Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Makgethe 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 Makgethe 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
2879, Hlalefang Street, Zone 13, Sebokeng, Vanderbijlpark
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng
Postal
159 Sebokeng 1982
Phone
+27 16 594 5102Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700320911
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.