Simunye Primary School
Alberton, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South
About Simunye Primary School
Simunye Primary School is classified as a public primary school serving the Alberton area of Gauteng. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Ekurhuleni South education district. For the 2025 academic year, 770 learners were enrolled, taught by 23 educators at a ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Simunye 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
Simunye 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
Simunye 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, Simunye Primary School reported a total enrollment of 770 learners with a teaching staff of 23 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Simunye Primary School is situated in Alberton (Thokoza), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Ekurhuleni South education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, under the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 8680, Bhejane, Unit F, Thokoza, Alberton. For postal correspondence, use: 143 Thokoza 1421.
Curriculum & Academics
Simunye Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Simunye 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 Simunye 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
8680, Bhejane, Unit F, Thokoza, Alberton
Alberton, Gauteng
Postal
143 Thokoza 1421
Phone
+27 11 860 4395Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700341263
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.