Uvuyo Primary School
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Public primary school
Margaret Gwele Primary School
Roodepoort, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Margaret Gwele Primary School is a public primary school in Roodepoort, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 869 learners and 31 educators, about 28 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 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 type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 869 |
| Educators (2025) | 31 |
| Learners per educator | 28 (province average 30.1) Fewer learners per educator than 77% of 323 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700251660 |
Address and location
| Street address | 14, Matomela, Dobsonville, Roodepoort, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O Box 62 Dobsonville 1865 |
| Suburb / area | Roodepoort |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg West |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800047 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
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Questions about Margaret Gwele Primary School
Is Margaret Gwele Primary School a public or private school?
Margaret Gwele Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Margaret Gwele 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 Margaret Gwele Primary School?
869 learners and 31 educators (about 28 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 77% of 323 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Margaret Gwele Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 700251660.
Where is Margaret Gwele Primary School?
14, Matomela, Dobsonville, Roodepoort, Johannesburg. It is in Roodepoort, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg West education district. Phone 010 006 7145.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.