Public primary school

Futuraskool

Ridgeway, Johannesburg, Gauteng

Futuraskool is a public primary school in Ridgeway, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school with a learning disability specialisation. In 2025 it had 495 learners and 38 educators, about 13 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Gauteng (1 006 learners). It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption.

School facts

School typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationLearning Disability
SectorPublic
School feesFee-paying
Section 21No
Learners (2025)495
Educators (2025)38
Learners per educator13 (province average 30.1)
Fewer learners per educator than 19% of 62 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number700120527

Address and location

Street address50, Leipoldt, Ridgeway, Ridgeway, Johannesburg
Postal address90943 Bertsham 2013
Suburb / areaRidgeway
TownJohannesburg
ProvinceGauteng
Education districtJohannesburg Central
Circuit1
MunicipalityCity of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Ward79800054
Former departmentHouse of Assembly(HOA)

Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Gauteng open the year before your child starts school. In Gauteng, apply through the Gauteng Department of Education online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.

Questions about Futuraskool

Is Futuraskool a public or private school?

Futuraskool is a public primary school.

Does Futuraskool charge school fees?

It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption.

How many learners are at Futuraskool?

495 learners and 38 educators (about 13 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 19% of 62 similar schools in Gauteng.

What is the EMIS number of Futuraskool?

Its EMIS number is 700120527.

Where is Futuraskool?

50, Leipoldt, Ridgeway, Ridgeway, Johannesburg. It is in Ridgeway, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. Phone 082 552 5897.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.