Xhobani Primary School
Merafong City, Gauteng · Gauteng West
About Xhobani Primary School
Xhobani Primary School (EMIS: 700932347) is a public primary school situated in Merafong City, Gauteng and managed by the Gauteng West education district. The 2025 academic year saw 1458 enrolled learners instructed by 46 educators, resulting in a ratio of 32:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Xhobani Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
Xhobani 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
Xhobani 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, Xhobani Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,458 learners with a teaching staff of 46 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
Xhobani Primary School is situated in Merafong City (Carletonville), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Gauteng West education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the West Rand District Municipality, under the Merafong City Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 1367, Hlobo Street, Wedela, Carletonville, Merafong City. For postal correspondence, use: 357 Carletonville 2499.
Curriculum & Academics
Xhobani Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Xhobani 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 Xhobani 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
1367, Hlobo Street, Wedela, Carletonville, Merafong City
Merafong City, Gauteng
Postal
357 Carletonville 2499
Phone
+27 82 553 3579Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700932347
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.