Sakhile Primary School
Heidelberg, Gauteng · Sedibeng East
About Sakhile Primary School
Sakhile Primary School (EMIS 700341198) serves the Heidelberg community as a public primary school in Gauteng. The school falls under the Sedibeng East education district. The 2025 school year recorded 560 learners taught by 23 educators, achieving a ratio of 24:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sakhile Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Sakhile 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
Sakhile 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, Sakhile Primary School reported a total enrollment of 560 learners with a teaching staff of 23 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, 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
Sakhile Primary School is situated in Heidelberg (Heidelberg), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Sedibeng East education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Sedibeng District Municipality, under the Lesedi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 1186, Blesbok Street, Ratanda, Heidelberg. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 342 Heidelberg 1438.
Curriculum & Academics
Sakhile Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sakhile 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 Sakhile 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
1186, Blesbok Street, Ratanda, Heidelberg
Heidelberg, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 342 Heidelberg 1438
Phone
+27 16 343 7112Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700341198
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.