Spectrum Primary School
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South
About Spectrum Primary School
Spectrum Primary School (EMIS 700111559) serves the Johannesburg community as a public primary school in Gauteng. The school falls under the Johannesburg South education district. The 2025 school year recorded 2888 learners taught by 89 educators, achieving a ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Spectrum Primary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Spectrum 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
Spectrum 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, Spectrum Primary School reported a total enrollment of 2,888 learners with a teaching staff of 89 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Spectrum Primary School is situated in Johannesburg (Ennerdale), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg South education district, specifically within the 2 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: 3533, Galena Street, Ext. 5 Ennerdale, Ennerdale, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: 44 Ennerdale 1830.
Curriculum & Academics
Spectrum Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Spectrum Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Spectrum 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
3533, Galena Street, Ext. 5 Ennerdale, Ennerdale, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
44 Ennerdale 1830
Phone
+27 11 211 3237Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700111559
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.