Public primary school

Zenzeleni Primary School

Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng

Zenzeleni Primary School is a public primary school in Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 171 learners and 35 educators, about 33.5 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 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 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
Quintile2 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)1 171
Educators (2025)35
Learners per educator33.5 (province average 30.1)
Fewer learners per educator than 50% of 168 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number700152421

Address and location

Street address166, 19th Ave, Alexandra, Sandton, Johannesburg
Postal address305 Alexandra 2014
Suburb / areaSandton
TownJohannesburg
ProvinceGauteng
Education districtJohannesburg East
Circuit2
MunicipalityCity of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Ward79800076
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 Zenzeleni Primary School

Is Zenzeleni Primary School a public or private school?

Zenzeleni Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Zenzeleni Primary School charge school fees?

It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.

How many learners are at Zenzeleni Primary School?

1 171 learners and 35 educators (about 33.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 50% of 168 similar schools in Gauteng.

What is the EMIS number of Zenzeleni Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 700152421.

Where is Zenzeleni Primary School?

166, 19th Ave, Alexandra, Sandton, Johannesburg. It is in Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. Phone 011 882 8422.

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