Private primary school

The Japanese School

Emmarentia, Johannesburg, Gauteng

The Japanese School is a private primary school in Emmarentia, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a intermediate school. In 2025 it had 20 learners and 10 educators, about 2 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for private primary schools in Gauteng (248 learners). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.

School facts

School typePrivate primary school
Phase (DBE)Intermediate School
SectorIndependent (private)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21No
Learners (2025)20
Educators (2025)10
Learners per educator2 (province average 16)
Fewer learners per educator than 99% of 355 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number700131631

Address and location

Street address12, Caledon Street, Emmarentia, Johannesburg
Postal addressPo Box 44209 Linden 2104
Suburb / areaEmmarentia
TownJohannesburg
ProvinceGauteng
Education districtJohannesburg North
Circuit3
MunicipalityCity of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Ward79800088
Former departmentNew Education Department

Admissions

Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.

Questions about The Japanese School

Is The Japanese School a public or private school?

The Japanese School is a private primary school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.

How much are the fees at The Japanese School?

Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.

How many learners are at The Japanese School?

20 learners and 10 educators (about 2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 99% of 355 similar schools in Gauteng.

What is the EMIS number of The Japanese School?

Its EMIS number is 700131631.

Where is The Japanese School?

12, Caledon Street, Emmarentia, Johannesburg. It is in Emmarentia, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. Phone 011 888 1530.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.