Zimeleni School

Zimeleni School is a public primary school in Katlehong, Germiston, Gauteng, in the Ekurhuleni South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school with a severe mental disability specialisation. In 2025 it had 413 learners and 35 educators, about 11.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Gauteng (1 006 learners). It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption.

School facts

School type	Public primary school
Phase (DBE)	Primary School
Specialisation	Severe Mental Disability
Sector	Public
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	No
Learners (2025)	413
Educators (2025)	35
Learners per educator	11.8 (province average 30.1)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	700341800

Address and location

Street address	1111, Msomi, Maphanga, Katlehong, Germiston
Postal address	123787 Alrode 1451
Suburb / area	Katlehong
Town	Germiston
Province	Gauteng
Education district	Ekurhuleni South
Circuit	3
Municipality	Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
Ward	79700052
Former department	Department of Education & Training(DET)

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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.