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Observatory East Primary School
Observatory Ext, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Observatory East Primary School is a public primary school in Observatory Ext, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 570 learners and 21 educators, about 27.1 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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 type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 570 |
| Educators (2025) | 21 |
| Learners per educator | 27.1 (province average 30.1) Fewer learners per educator than 57% of 429 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700131078 |
Address and location
| Street address | 17, Doorn Street, Observatory, Observatory Ext, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 66328 Broadway 2020 |
| Suburb / area | Observatory Ext |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg East |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800066 |
| Former department | House 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 Observatory East Primary School
Is Observatory East Primary School a public or private school?
Observatory East Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Observatory East 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 Observatory East Primary School?
570 learners and 21 educators (about 27.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 57% of 429 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Observatory East Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 700131078.
Where is Observatory East Primary School?
17, Doorn Street, Observatory, Observatory Ext, Johannesburg. It is in Observatory Ext, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. Phone 076 506 3291.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.