Public primary school

I R Griffith Primary School

Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng

I R Griffith Primary School is a public primary school in Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 886 learners and 38 educators, about 23.3 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SectorPublic
Quintile5 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)886
Educators (2025)38
Learners per educator23.3 (province average 30.1)
Fewer learners per educator than 76% of 429 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number700150664

Address and location

Street address28, Equity Drive, Blairgowrie, Randburg, Johannesburg
Postal addressP O Box 210 Pinegowrie 2123
Suburb / areaRandburg
TownJohannesburg
ProvinceGauteng
Education districtJohannesburg North
Circuit4
MunicipalityCity of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Ward79800099
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 I R Griffith Primary School

Is I R Griffith Primary School a public or private school?

I R Griffith Primary School is a public primary school.

Does I R Griffith 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 I R Griffith Primary School?

886 learners and 38 educators (about 23.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 76% of 429 similar schools in Gauteng.

What is the EMIS number of I R Griffith Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 700150664.

Where is I R Griffith Primary School?

28, Equity Drive, Blairgowrie, Randburg, Johannesburg. It is in Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. Phone 011 787 5933.

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