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Thathezakho L.P. School

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 700251967

Soweto, Johannesburg West, Gauteng

375
Learners
23:1
Learners per educator
Q4
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Thathezakho L.P. School?

Thathezakho L.P. School is a public primary school in Soweto, within the Johannesburg West education district of the Gauteng. EMIS records it as a small-to-medium school with 375 enrolled learners and 16 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1. 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 Thathezakho L.P. 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 90% of similar schools

(Q4 Primary schools in Gauteng)

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3023, Simelane Street, Dobsonville, Soweto, Johannesburg
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Roodepoort7.3 km
Johannesburg CBD18.8 km
Rosebank20.4 km
Sandton23.6 km
Germiston30.6 km
Midrand37.6 km

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What other schools are near Thathezakho L.P. School?

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

Pj Simelane Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ4
1,169 learners 58 educators 20:1

Fewer learners per educator than 96% of similar schools

Soweto · 0.2km away
Boikanyo Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
438 learners 15 educators 29:1

Fewer learners per educator than 73% of similar schools

Soweto · 0.5km away
Entandweni Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
1,009 learners 33 educators 31:1

Fewer learners per educator than 57% of similar schools

Soweto · 0.6km away
Enkolweni Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
307 learners 13 educators 24:1

Fewer learners per educator than 89% of similar schools

Johannesburg · 0.6km away
George Khosa Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ4
1,319 learners 49 educators 27:1

Fewer learners per educator than 75% of similar schools

Soweto · 0.6km 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 Thathezakho L.P. School.

Boikanyo Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
438 learners 15 educators 29:1

Fewer learners per educator than 73% of similar schools

Soweto
Enkolweni Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
307 learners 13 educators 24:1

Fewer learners per educator than 89% of similar schools

Johannesburg
Ithembalihle Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ4
261 learners 15 educators 17:1

Fewer learners per educator than 97% of similar schools

Dobsonville

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.