Orange Farm Primary School
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South
About Orange Farm Primary School
Orange Farm Primary School provides primary school education as a public school in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The school is administered under the Johannesburg South education district. In 2025, the school reported 1199 learners and 41 educators, resulting in a ratio of 29:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Orange Farm Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
Orange Farm 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
Orange Farm 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, Orange Farm Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,199 learners with a teaching staff of 41 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Orange Farm Primary School is situated in Johannesburg (Orange Farm), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg South 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: 983, Tshabalala Street, Extension1, Orange Farm, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 538 Orange Farm 1841.
Curriculum & Academics
Orange Farm Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary & full service curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Orange Farm 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 Orange Farm 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
983, Tshabalala Street, Extension1, Orange Farm, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 538 Orange Farm 1841
Phone
+27 11 850 1203Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700331637
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.