Public primary school

Heerengracht Primary School

Eldorado Park Ext 4, Johannesburg, Gauteng

Heerengracht Primary School is a public primary school in Eldorado Park Ext 4, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 006 learners and 30 educators, about 33.5 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public primary schools in Gauteng (1 006 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SectorPublic
Quintile4 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)1 006
Educators (2025)30
Learners per educator33.5 (province average 30.1)
Fewer learners per educator than 43% of 323 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number700120170

Address and location

Street address73, Heerengracht Crescent, Eldorado Park Ext 4, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal address500 Eldorado Aprk 1813
Suburb / areaEldorado Park Ext 4
TownJohannesburg
ProvinceGauteng
Education districtJohannesburg Central
Circuit1
MunicipalityCity of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Ward79800018
Former departmentHouse of Representatives(HOR)

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 Heerengracht Primary School

Is Heerengracht Primary School a public or private school?

Heerengracht Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Heerengracht Primary School charge school fees?

It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 4 school.

How many learners are at Heerengracht Primary School?

1 006 learners and 30 educators (about 33.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 43% of 323 similar schools in Gauteng.

What is the EMIS number of Heerengracht Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 700120170.

Where is Heerengracht Primary School?

73, Heerengracht Crescent, Eldorado Park Ext 4, Johannesburg, Johannesburg. It is in Eldorado Park Ext 4, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. Phone 011 945 1770.

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