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Public primary school
Donaldson Primary School
Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Donaldson Primary School is a public primary school in Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 481 learners and 15 educators, about 32.1 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Gauteng (1 006 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 481 |
| Educators (2025) | 15 |
| Learners per educator | 32.1 (province average 30.1) Fewer learners per educator than 45% of 289 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700132084 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1965, Mbatha Drive, White City Jabavu, Soweto, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Suburb / area | Soweto |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg Central |
| Circuit | 5 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800035 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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 Donaldson Primary School
Is Donaldson Primary School a public or private school?
Donaldson Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Donaldson Primary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
How many learners are at Donaldson Primary School?
481 learners and 15 educators (about 32.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 45% of 289 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Donaldson Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 700132084.
Where is Donaldson Primary School?
1965, Mbatha Drive, White City Jabavu, Soweto, Johannesburg. It is in Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. Phone 072 600 7906.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.