Phiri Primary School
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central
About Phiri Primary School
Phiri Primary School (EMIS: 700111153) is a public primary school situated in Johannesburg, Gauteng and managed by the Johannesburg Central education district. The 2025 academic year saw 459 enrolled learners instructed by 40 educators, resulting in a ratio of 11:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Phiri 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
Phiri Primary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Phiri Primary School reported a total enrollment of 459 learners with a teaching staff of 40 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 11:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Phiri Primary School is situated in Johannesburg (Soweto), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg Central education district, specifically within the 5 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: 905, Mvundla Street, Phiri, Soweto, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: Box 127 Jabulani - Mall 1868.
Curriculum & Academics
Phiri Primary School is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a severe mental disability curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Phiri 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 Phiri 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
905, Mvundla Street, Phiri, Soweto, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
Box 127 Jabulani - Mall 1868
Phone
+27 11 984 4377Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700111153
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.