Usizo Lwethu
Benoni, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North
About Usizo Lwethu
Usizo Lwethu is registered as a public primary school based in Benoni, Gauteng, under the Ekurhuleni North education district. The school recorded 311 learners and 36 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 9:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Usizo Lwethu 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
Usizo Lwethu operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Usizo Lwethu reported a total enrollment of 311 learners with a teaching staff of 36 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 9:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Usizo Lwethu is situated in Benoni (Benoni), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Ekurhuleni North 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 urban.
The school's physical address is: 71177, Sigalo Street, Daveyton, Benoni. For postal correspondence, use: 142 Benoni 1500.
Curriculum & Academics
Usizo Lwethu is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a severe mental disability curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Usizo Lwethu 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 Usizo Lwethu 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
71177, Sigalo Street, Daveyton, Benoni
Benoni, Gauteng
Postal
142 Benoni 1500
Phone
+27 11 424 7191Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700311621
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.