Elitheni Primary School
Johannesburg, Soweto, Gauteng 310 m
Public primary school
Dumezweni Primary School
Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Dumezweni Primary School is a public primary school in Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 693 learners and 26 educators, about 26.7 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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 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 | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 693 |
| Educators (2025) | 26 |
| Learners per educator | 26.7 (province average 30.1) Fewer learners per educator than 83% of 323 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700140442 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1536, Phumulo, Diepkloof, Soweto, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 42 Diepkloof 1864 |
| Suburb / area | Soweto |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg North |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800028 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
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Questions about Dumezweni Primary School
Is Dumezweni Primary School a public or private school?
Dumezweni Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Dumezweni Primary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 4 school.
How many learners are at Dumezweni Primary School?
693 learners and 26 educators (about 26.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 83% of 323 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Dumezweni Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 700140442.
Where is Dumezweni Primary School?
1536, Phumulo, Diepkloof, Soweto, Johannesburg. It is in Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. Phone 082 552 1148.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.