Public primary school

Igugu Primary School

Mofolo South, Johannesburg, Gauteng

Igugu Primary School is a public primary school in Mofolo South, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 338 learners and 13 educators, about 26 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Gauteng (1 006 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. 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
Quintile4 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)338
Educators (2025)13
Learners per educator26 (province average 30.1)
Fewer learners per educator than 84% of 323 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number700132274

Address and location

Street address732, Elias Motsoaledi Road, Mofolo South, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal addressP O Dube Dube 1800
Suburb / areaMofolo South
TownJohannesburg
ProvinceGauteng
Education districtJohannesburg Central
Circuit5
MunicipalityCity of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Ward79800037
Former departmentDepartment of Education & Training(DET)

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 Igugu Primary School

Is Igugu Primary School a public or private school?

Igugu Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Igugu Primary School charge school fees?

It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 4 school.

How many learners are at Igugu Primary School?

338 learners and 13 educators (about 26 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 84% of 323 similar schools in Gauteng.

What is the EMIS number of Igugu Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 700132274.

Where is Igugu Primary School?

732, Elias Motsoaledi Road, Mofolo South, Johannesburg, Johannesburg. It is in Mofolo South, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. Phone 082 483 8073.

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