Sithembiso Primary School
Devon, Gauteng · Gauteng East
About Sithembiso Primary School
Operating as a public institution, Sithembiso Primary School is a primary school located in Devon within Gauteng. The school falls under the Gauteng East education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1086 learners taught by 29 educators, achieving a ratio of 37:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sithembiso Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
Sithembiso 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
Sithembiso 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, Sithembiso Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,086 learners with a teaching staff of 29 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
Sithembiso Primary School is situated in Devon (Devon), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Gauteng East education district, specifically within the 1 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: 416, Barnett Street, Devon. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 78 Devon 2260.
Curriculum & Academics
Sithembiso Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sithembiso 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 Sithembiso 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
416, Barnett Street, Devon
Devon, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 78 Devon 2260
Phone
+27 17 518 0187Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700351106
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.