Goudwesskool

Goudwesskool is a public combined school in Carletonville, Gauteng, in the Gauteng West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school with a mild mental disability specialisation. In 2025 it had 472 learners and 36 educators, about 13.1 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public combined schools in Gauteng (642 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 type	Public combined school
Phase (DBE)	Combined School
Specialisation	Mild Mental Disability
Sector	Public
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	No
Learners (2025)	472
Educators (2025)	36
Learners per educator	13.1 (province average 16.6)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	700270082

Address and location

Street address	41, Pepanistreet, Carletonville, Carletonville, Carletonville
Postal address	Private Bag X2037 Carletonville 2500
Town	Carletonville
Province	Gauteng
Education district	Gauteng West
Circuit	1
Municipality	Merafong City Local Municipality
Ward	74804017
Former department	House of Assembly(HOA)

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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.