Mdelwa Hlongwane Primary School
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North
About Mdelwa Hlongwane Primary School
Situated in an urban part of Johannesburg, Gauteng, Mdelwa Hlongwane Primary School functions as a public primary school within the Johannesburg North education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1058 learners with a teaching staff of 30, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower 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
Mdelwa Hlongwane Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Mdelwa Hlongwane 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
Mdelwa Hlongwane 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, Mdelwa Hlongwane Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,058 learners with a teaching staff of 30 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Mdelwa Hlongwane Primary School is situated in Johannesburg (Pimville), 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: 5353, Mnquma, Soweto, Pimville, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 4 Pimville 1808 5353 Mnquma Street Zone 5 Pimville 1808 1808.
Curriculum & Academics
Mdelwa Hlongwane Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mdelwa Hlongwane 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 Mdelwa Hlongwane 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
5353, Mnquma, Soweto, Pimville, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 4 Pimville 1808 5353 Mnquma Street Zone 5 Pimville 1808 1808
Phone
+27 82 553 5766Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700121541
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.