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Spectrum Primary School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 700111559

Ennerdale, Johannesburg South, Gauteng

2,888
Learners
32:1
Learners per educator
Q5
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Spectrum Primary School?

Spectrum Primary School is a public primary school in Ennerdale, within the Johannesburg South education district of the Gauteng. EMIS records it as a very large school with 2,888 enrolled learners and 89 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1. 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 2,888 enrolled learners.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Spectrum 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 21% of similar schools

(Q5 Primary schools in Gauteng)

Contact

3533, Galena Street, Ext. 5 Ennerdale, Ennerdale, Johannesburg
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Roodepoort28.3 km
Johannesburg CBD32 km
Rosebank36.8 km
Germiston40.1 km
Sandton41 km
Kempton Park53.6 km

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Location

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What other schools are near Spectrum Primary School?

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

Ennerdale Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ5
2,082 learners 89 educators 23:1

Fewer learners per educator than 54% of similar schools

Johannesburg · 0.4km away
Saint George Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
1,464 learners 42 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 31% of similar schools

Ennerdale · 0.5km away
Daleview Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ2
1,713 learners 57 educators 30:1

Fewer learners per educator than 61% of similar schools

Ennerdale · 1km away
Poseidon Road Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,550 learners 44 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 10% of similar schools

Ennerdale · 1km away
Mid-Ennerdale Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
2,065 learners 63 educators 33:1

Fewer learners per educator than 49% of similar schools

Ennerdale · 1km 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 Spectrum Primary School.

Poseidon Road Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,550 learners 44 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 10% of similar schools

Ennerdale
Odinpark Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,445 learners 38 educators 38:1

Fewer learners per educator than 4% of similar schools

Johannesburg
Lawley Primary School No.2
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,517 learners 47 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 22% of similar schools

Lawley

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.