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Boepakitso Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 700140400

Soweto, Johannesburg North, Gauteng

1,141
Learners
35:1
Learners per educator
Q4
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Boepakitso Primary School?

Boepakitso Primary School is a public primary school in Soweto, within the Johannesburg North education district of the Gauteng. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,141 enrolled learners and 33 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1. It is classified as Quintile 4 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. It is designated as a no-fee school, so families do not pay tuition fees. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Fee-charging school

As a Quintile 4 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Boepakitso Primary School?

How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals — so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.

Fewer learners per educator than 32% of similar schools

(Q4 Primary schools in Gauteng)

Contact

949, Boepakitso Primary School, Diepkloof Ext Phase 3, Soweto, Johannesburg
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Johannesburg CBD10.3 km
Roodepoort13.3 km
Rosebank14.6 km
Sandton18.9 km
Germiston21.1 km
Kempton Park32.4 km

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What other schools are near Boepakitso Primary School?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Fons Luminis Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ4
1,524 learners 46 educators 33:1

Fewer learners per educator than 18% of similar schools

Johannesburg · 0.3km away
Nandi Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
436 learners 13 educators 34:1

Fewer learners per educator than 43% of similar schools

Soweto · 0.4km away
Buhlebemfundo Pre Combined
CombinedIndependent
280 learners 9 educators 31:1

Fewer learners per educator than 5% of similar schools

Soweto · 0.5km away
Ekuthuleni Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
324 learners 15 educators 22:1

Fewer learners per educator than 96% of similar schools

Soweto · 1km away
Thabisile Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
389 learners 14 educators 28:1

Fewer learners per educator than 73% of similar schools

Johannesburg · 1km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other primary schools in Gauteng with Quintile 4.

Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Boepakitso Primary School.

Nandi Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
436 learners 13 educators 34:1

Fewer learners per educator than 43% of similar schools

Soweto
Bopanang Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
277 learners 14 educators 20:1

Fewer learners per educator than 95% of similar schools

Johannesburg
Ikaneng Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
914 learners 40 educators 23:1

Fewer learners per educator than 91% of similar schools

Johannesburg

Frequently Asked Questions

School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.