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Glenridge Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 700400532

Soweto, Johannesburg Central, Gauteng

1,910
Learners
42:1
Learners per educator
Q5
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Glenridge Primary School?

Glenridge Primary School is a public primary school in Soweto, within the Johannesburg Central education district of the Gauteng. EMIS records it as a very large school with 1,910 enrolled learners and 45 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 42:1. It is classified as Quintile 5 — 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 5 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

Large school

This school has 1,910 enrolled learners.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Glenridge 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 0% of similar schools

(Q5 Primary schools in Gauteng)

Contact

74, Alfonso Avenue, Protea Glen Ext 16, Soweto, Johannesburg
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Roodepoort14.9 km
Johannesburg CBD26.9 km
Rosebank29.1 km
Sandton32.5 km
Germiston38.2 km
Midrand46.3 km

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Location

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What other schools are near Glenridge Primary School?

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

Protea Secondary School No.2
SecondaryPublicQ5
1,952 learners 54 educators 36:1

Fewer learners per educator than 2% of similar schools

Protea Glen · 0.5km away
Protea Glen Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ5
1,882 learners 55 educators 34:1

Fewer learners per educator than 5% of similar schools

Soweto · 1.4km away
Basa Protea Primary School
PrimaryIndependent
1,169 learners 49 educators 24:1

Fewer learners per educator than 12% of similar schools

Protea · 1.5km away
Faranani Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,926 learners 55 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 11% of similar schools

Soweto · 1.7km away
Acudeo College Protea Glen
CombinedIndependent
634 learners 38 educators 17:1

Fewer learners per educator than 34% of similar schools

Soweto · 1.9km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other primary schools in Gauteng with Quintile 5.

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

Faranani Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,926 learners 55 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 11% of similar schools

Soweto
Itemogele Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,595 learners 43 educators 37:1

Fewer learners per educator than 6% of similar schools

Johannesburg
Tholimfundo Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
897 learners 26 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 13% 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.