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Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School
Roosevelt Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School is a public primary school in Roosevelt Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 831 learners and 39 educators, about 21.3 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 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) | 831 |
| Educators (2025) | 39 |
| Learners per educator | 21.3 (province average 30.1) Fewer learners per educator than 82% of 429 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700150482 |
Address and location
| Street address | 88, Mendelssohn Road, Roosevelt Park, Johannesburg, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 1070 Roosevelt Park 2129 |
| Suburb / area | Roosevelt Park |
| 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 Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School
Is Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School a public or private school?
Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Franklin D Roosevelt 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 Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School?
831 learners and 39 educators (about 21.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 82% of 429 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 700150482.
Where is Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School?
88, Mendelssohn Road, Roosevelt Park, Johannesburg, Johannesburg. It is in Roosevelt Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. Phone 011 782 6526.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.