Public primary school

Fochville Primary School

Fochville, Gauteng

Fochville Primary School is a public primary school in Fochville, Gauteng, in the Gauteng West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 902 learners and 35 educators, about 25.8 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 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SectorPublic
Quintile5 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)902
Educators (2025)35
Learners per educator25.8 (province average 30.1)
Fewer learners per educator than 66% of 429 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number700930375

Address and location

Street address22, C/O Losberg- & Sewenth Street, Fochville, Fochville, Fochville
Postal address50 Fochville 2515
TownFochville
ProvinceGauteng
Education districtGauteng West
Circuit1
MunicipalityMerafong City Local Municipality
Ward74804021
Former departmentHouse 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 Fochville Primary School

Is Fochville Primary School a public or private school?

Fochville Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Fochville 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 Fochville Primary School?

902 learners and 35 educators (about 25.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 66% of 429 similar schools in Gauteng.

What is the EMIS number of Fochville Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 700930375.

Where is Fochville Primary School?

22, C/O Losberg- & Sewenth Street, Fochville, Fochville, Fochville. It is in Fochville, Gauteng, in the Gauteng West education district. Phone 018 771 2039.

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Fochville Secondary School No 2

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Thuto Kitso Secondary School

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92.2% matric 2025

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Kokosi Primary School

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Retlile Primary School

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Imfundo Secondary School

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.