Public primary school

Tumang Primary School

Meadowlands, Johannesburg, Gauteng

Tumang Primary School is a public primary school in Meadowlands, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 036 learners and 29 educators, about 35.7 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SectorPublic
Quintile4 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)1 036
Educators (2025)29
Learners per educator35.7 (province average 30.1)
Fewer learners per educator than 23% of 323 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number700141127

Address and location

Street address401, Tau, Zone 3, Meadowlands, Johannesburg
Postal addressO8 Meadowlands 1852
Suburb / areaMeadowlands
TownJohannesburg
ProvinceGauteng
Education districtJohannesburg West
Circuit2
MunicipalityCity of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Ward79800041
Former departmentDepartment 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 Tumang Primary School

Is Tumang Primary School a public or private school?

Tumang Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Tumang 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 Tumang Primary School?

1 036 learners and 29 educators (about 35.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 23% of 323 similar schools in Gauteng.

What is the EMIS number of Tumang Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 700141127.

Where is Tumang Primary School?

401, Tau, Zone 3, Meadowlands, Johannesburg. It is in Meadowlands, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg West education district. Phone 011 939 4312.

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