Public primary school

Wit Deep Primary School

Witfield, Boksburg, Gauteng

Wit Deep Primary School is a public primary school in Witfield, Boksburg, Gauteng, in the Ekurhuleni North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 760 learners and 28 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SectorPublic
Quintile5 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)760
Educators (2025)28
Learners per educator27.1 (province average 30.1)
Fewer learners per educator than 57% of 429 similar schools
Urban or ruralRural
EMIS number700161638

Address and location

Street address279, Cnr Field & Tait Road, Witfield, Boksburg, Boksburg
Postal address13721 Witfield 1467
Suburb / areaWitfield
TownBoksburg
ProvinceGauteng
Education districtEkurhuleni North
Circuit1
MunicipalityEkurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
Ward79700033
Former departmentHouse 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 Wit Deep Primary School

Is Wit Deep Primary School a public or private school?

Wit Deep Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Wit Deep 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 Wit Deep Primary School?

760 learners and 28 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 Wit Deep Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 700161638.

Where is Wit Deep Primary School?

279, Cnr Field & Tait Road, Witfield, Boksburg, Boksburg. It is in Witfield, Boksburg, Gauteng, in the Ekurhuleni North education district. Phone 011 826 1713.

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