Spark Soweto
Soweto, Johannesburg Central, Gauteng
Data Quality Note
This school is recorded with only 1 educator in the EMIS dataset, which may indicate incomplete or outdated staffing data. Some statistics on this page may not be representative.
What kind of school is Spark Soweto?
Spark Soweto is an independent primary school in Soweto, within the Johannesburg Central education district of the Gauteng. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 867 enrolled learners and 1 educator, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 867:1. 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
Independent school
Privately-run with its own fee structure, curriculum flexibility, and admission policies. Registered with the Department of Education.
What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Spark Soweto?
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
(Independent Primary schools in Gauteng)
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Distance to Major Centres
Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)
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What other schools are near Spark Soweto?
Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.
Fewer learners per educator than 14% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 11% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 6% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 12% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 13% of similar schools
Schools serving similar communities
Other primary schools in Gauteng (independent).
Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Spark Soweto.
Fewer learners per educator than 12% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 92% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 28% of similar schools
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.