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Public primary school
St Ives Primary School
Kliptown, Johannesburg, Gauteng
St Ives Primary School is a public primary school in Kliptown, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 204 learners and 40 educators, about 30.1 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) | 1 204 |
| Educators (2025) | 40 |
| Learners per educator | 30.1 (province average 30.1) Fewer learners per educator than 68% of 323 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700120329 |
Address and location
| Street address | 4, St Ives Street, Klipspruit West, Kliptown, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X10 Kliptown 1812 |
| Suburb / area | Kliptown |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg Central |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800011 |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
Admissions
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Questions about St Ives Primary School
Is St Ives Primary School a public or private school?
St Ives Primary School is a public primary school.
Does St Ives 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 St Ives Primary School?
1 204 learners and 40 educators (about 30.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 68% of 323 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of St Ives Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 700120329.
Where is St Ives Primary School?
4, St Ives Street, Klipspruit West, Kliptown, Johannesburg. It is in Kliptown, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. Phone 011 947 1408.
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Mcbain Charles Primary School
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Kliptown Secondary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.