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Public primary school
Montshiwa Primary School
Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Montshiwa Primary School is a public primary school in Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 215 learners and 9 educators, about 23.9 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 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) | 215 |
| Educators (2025) | 9 |
| Learners per educator | 23.9 (province average 30.1) Fewer learners per educator than 89% of 323 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700111070 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1515, Hlong, Naledi, Soweto, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | X X X |
| Suburb / area | Soweto |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg Central |
| Circuit | 4 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800020 |
| 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 Montshiwa Primary School
Is Montshiwa Primary School a public or private school?
Montshiwa Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Montshiwa 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 Montshiwa Primary School?
215 learners and 9 educators (about 23.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 89% of 323 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Montshiwa Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 700111070.
Where is Montshiwa Primary School?
1515, Hlong, Naledi, Soweto, Johannesburg. It is in Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. Phone 082 557 5336.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.