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Livhuwani Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 700140731

Soweto, Johannesburg West, Gauteng

888
Learners
37:1
Learners per educator
Q4
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Livhuwani Primary School?

Livhuwani Primary School is a public primary school in Soweto, within the Johannesburg West education district of the Gauteng. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 888 enrolled learners and 24 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1. 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 Livhuwani 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 12% of similar schools

(Q4 Primary schools in Gauteng)

Contact

354, Sikhwiri Street, Meadowlands, Soweto, Johannesburg
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Roodepoort5.3 km
Johannesburg CBD16.1 km
Rosebank17.2 km
Sandton20.4 km
Germiston28.2 km
Midrand34.3 km

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Location

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What other schools are near Livhuwani Primary School?

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

Totomeng Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
337 learners 15 educators 23:1

Fewer learners per educator than 92% of similar schools

Johannesburg · 0.4km away
Mokgome Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ3
966 learners 37 educators 26:1

Fewer learners per educator than 86% of similar schools

Meadowlands · 0.5km away
Rebongwe Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
353 learners 11 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 56% of similar schools

Johannesburg · 0.5km away
Kelokitso Comprehensive School
SecondaryPublicQ4
853 learners 31 educators 28:1

Fewer learners per educator than 72% of similar schools

Johannesburg · 0.6km away
Palesa Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
517 learners 15 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 34% of similar schools

Soweto · 0.7km 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 Livhuwani Primary School.

Totomeng Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
337 learners 15 educators 23:1

Fewer learners per educator than 92% of similar schools

Johannesburg
Rebongwe Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
353 learners 11 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 56% of similar schools

Johannesburg
Palesa Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
517 learners 15 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 34% of similar schools

Soweto

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.