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Asteri Primary School
Houghton, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Asteri Primary School is a public primary school in Houghton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 075 learners and 32 educators, about 33.6 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public primary schools in Gauteng (1 006 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 075 |
| Educators (2025) | 32 |
| Learners per educator | 33.6 (province average 30.1) Fewer learners per educator than 42% of 323 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700131300 |
Address and location
| Street address | 2, Boundary Road, Houghton, Houghton, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | X 6 Hillbrow 2038 |
| Suburb / area | Houghton |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg East |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800067 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Gauteng open the year before your child starts school. In Gauteng, apply through the Gauteng Department of Education online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Asteri Primary School
Is Asteri Primary School a public or private school?
Asteri Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Asteri Primary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 4 school.
How many learners are at Asteri Primary School?
1 075 learners and 32 educators (about 33.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 42% of 323 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Asteri Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 700131300.
Where is Asteri Primary School?
2, Boundary Road, Houghton, Houghton, Johannesburg. It is in Houghton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. Phone 011 642 7010.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.