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Public primary school
Leratong Primary School
Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Leratong Primary School is a public primary school in Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 529 learners and 17 educators, about 31.1 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Gauteng (1 006 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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 type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 529 |
| Educators (2025) | 17 |
| Learners per educator | 31.1 (province average 30.1) Fewer learners per educator than 52% of 289 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700132399 |
Address and location
| Street address | 6452, Mooiki, Orlando East, Soweto, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 74 Orlando 1803 |
| Suburb / area | Soweto |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg North |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800031 |
| Former department | Department 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 Leratong Primary School
Is Leratong Primary School a public or private school?
Leratong Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Leratong Primary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
How many learners are at Leratong Primary School?
529 learners and 17 educators (about 31.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 52% of 289 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Leratong Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 700132399.
Where is Leratong Primary School?
6452, Mooiki, Orlando East, Soweto, Johannesburg. It is in Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. Phone 082 553 3638.
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Emadwaleni Secondary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.