Phumuzile Primary School
Soweto, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central
About Phumuzile Primary School
Serving the Soweto community in Gauteng, Phumuzile Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school is administered under the Johannesburg Central education district. In 2025, the school reported 379 learners and 15 educators, resulting in a ratio of 25:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Phumuzile 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
Phumuzile 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
Phumuzile 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, Phumuzile Primary School reported a total enrollment of 379 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, 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
Phumuzile Primary School is situated in Soweto (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: 485, Mabalane Street, Phiri, Soweto. For postal correspondence, use: 165 Kwa-xuma 1868.
Curriculum & Academics
Phumuzile Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Phumuzile 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 Phumuzile 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
485, Mabalane Street, Phiri, Soweto
Soweto, Gauteng
Postal
165 Kwa-xuma 1868
Phone
+27 82 829 5923Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700111161
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.