Mangwele Primary School
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North
About Mangwele Primary School
Situated in an urban part of Johannesburg, Gauteng, Mangwele Primary School functions as a public primary school within the Johannesburg North education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 480 learners with a teaching staff of 16, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mangwele 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
Mangwele 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
Mangwele 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, Mangwele Primary School reported a total enrollment of 480 learners with a teaching staff of 16 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Mangwele Primary School is situated in Johannesburg (Soweto), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg North education district, specifically within the 1 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: 3318, Diepenaar Drive Zone 2, Diepkloof, Soweto, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 11 Diepkloof 1864.
Curriculum & Academics
Mangwele Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mangwele 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 Mangwele 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
3318, Diepenaar Drive Zone 2, Diepkloof, Soweto, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 11 Diepkloof 1864
Phone
+27 82 552 3082Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700140764
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.