Fjl Wells Primary Mine School

Fjl Wells Primary Mine School is a public primary school in Randfontein, Randfontien, Gauteng, in the Gauteng West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 517 learners and 42 educators, about 36.1 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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)	1 517
Educators (2025)	42
Learners per educator	36.1 (province average 30.1)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	700270710

Address and location

Street address	2, New Oxford, Bhongweni Village, Randfontein, Randfontien
Postal address	Po Box 217 Randfontein 1760
Suburb / area	Randfontein
Town	Randfontien
Province	Gauteng
Education district	Gauteng West
Circuit	3
Municipality	Rand West Local Municipality
Ward	74805008
Former department	Department of Education & Training(DET)

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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.