Tshirela Primary School
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng · Sedibeng West
About Tshirela Primary School
Serving the Vanderbijlpark community in Gauteng, Tshirela Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school is administered under the Sedibeng West education district. In 2025, the school reported 682 learners and 23 educators, resulting in a ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Tshirela 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
Tshirela 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
Tshirela 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, Tshirela Primary School reported a total enrollment of 682 learners with a teaching staff of 23 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
Tshirela Primary School is situated in Vanderbijlpark (Vanderbijlpark), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Sedibeng West education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Sedibeng District Municipality, under the Emfuleni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 1231, Moshoeshoe, Boipatong, Vanderbijlpark. For postal correspondence, use: Box 1282 Boipatong 1901.
Curriculum & Academics
Tshirela Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Tshirela 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 Tshirela 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
1231, Moshoeshoe, Boipatong, Vanderbijlpark
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng
Postal
Box 1282 Boipatong 1901
Phone
+27 16 988 1701Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700321653
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.