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Emmarentia Primary School
Emmarentia, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Emmarentia Primary School is a public primary school in Emmarentia, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 449 learners and 28 educators, about 16 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Gauteng (1 006 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the 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 | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 449 |
| Educators (2025) | 28 |
| Learners per educator | 16 (province average 30.1) Fewer learners per educator than 99% of 429 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700130310 |
Address and location
| Street address | 23, Cnr Hill & Umgeni Road, Emmarentia, Emmarentia, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 85021 Emmarentia 2029 |
| Suburb / area | Emmarentia |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg North |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800088 |
| 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 Emmarentia Primary School
Is Emmarentia Primary School a public or private school?
Emmarentia Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Emmarentia 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 5 school.
How many learners are at Emmarentia Primary School?
449 learners and 28 educators (about 16 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 99% of 429 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Emmarentia Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 700130310.
Where is Emmarentia Primary School?
23, Cnr Hill & Umgeni Road, Emmarentia, Emmarentia, Johannesburg. It is in Emmarentia, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. Phone 011 486 1023.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.