Rainbow Lower Primary School
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Public primary school
Townsview Primary School
Townsview, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Townsview Primary School is a public primary school in Townsview, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 003 learners and 31 educators, about 32.4 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 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) | 1 003 |
| Educators (2025) | 31 |
| Learners per educator | 32.4 (province average 30.1) Fewer learners per educator than 22% of 429 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700121178 |
Address and location
| Street address | 24, Valda Street, Townsview, Johannesburg, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 1890 Rosettenville 2130 |
| Suburb / area | Townsview |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg South |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800056 |
| 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 Townsview Primary School
Is Townsview Primary School a public or private school?
Townsview Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Townsview 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 Townsview Primary School?
1 003 learners and 31 educators (about 32.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 22% of 429 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Townsview Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 700121178.
Where is Townsview Primary School?
24, Valda Street, Townsview, Johannesburg, Johannesburg. It is in Townsview, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. Phone 011 435 0478.
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