St Ives Primary School
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central
About St Ives Primary School
St Ives Primary School is a public primary school located in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The school recorded 1204 learners and 40 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
St Ives Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
St Ives 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
St Ives 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, St Ives Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,204 learners with a teaching staff of 40 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
St Ives Primary School is situated in Johannesburg (Kliptown), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg Central 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: 4, St Ives Street, Klipspruit West, Kliptown, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X10 Kliptown 1812.
Curriculum & Academics
St Ives Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
St Ives 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 St Ives 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
4, St Ives Street, Klipspruit West, Kliptown, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
Private Bag X10 Kliptown 1812
Phone
+27 11 947 1408Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700120329
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.