Setholela Primary School
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Gauteng West
About Setholela Primary School
Situated in an urban part of Johannesburg, Gauteng, Setholela Primary School functions as a public primary school within the Gauteng West education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 817 learners with a teaching staff of 22, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 37:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest 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
Setholela Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
Setholela 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
Setholela 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, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Setholela Primary School reported a total enrollment of 817 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Setholela Primary School is situated in Johannesburg (Ranfontein), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Gauteng West education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the West Rand District Municipality, under the Rand West Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 140, Road No. 6, Wheatlands, Ranfontein, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2007 Randfontein 1760.
Curriculum & Academics
Setholela Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Setholela 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 Setholela 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
140, Road No. 6, Wheatlands, Ranfontein, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 2007 Randfontein 1760
Phone
+27 11 416 1019Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700271064
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.