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Heidelberg Public School
Jordaan Park, Heidelberg, Gauteng
Heidelberg Public School is a public primary school in Jordaan Park, Heidelberg, Gauteng, in the Sedibeng East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 931 learners and 31 educators, about 30 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 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 931 |
| Educators (2025) | 31 |
| Learners per educator | 30 (province average 30.1) Fewer learners per educator than 37% of 429 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700340158 |
Address and location
| Street address | 22, Gemsbok, Jordaan Park, Heidelberg, Heidelberg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 37 Heidelberg 1438 |
| Suburb / area | Jordaan Park |
| Town | Heidelberg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Sedibeng East |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | Lesedi Local Municipality |
| Ward | 74203009 |
| Former department | House 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 Heidelberg Public School
Is Heidelberg Public School a public or private school?
Heidelberg Public School is a public primary school.
Does Heidelberg Public School 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. It is a quintile 5 school.
How many learners are at Heidelberg Public School?
931 learners and 31 educators (about 30 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 37% of 429 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Heidelberg Public School?
Its EMIS number is 700340158.
Where is Heidelberg Public School?
22, Gemsbok, Jordaan Park, Heidelberg, Heidelberg. It is in Jordaan Park, Heidelberg, Gauteng, in the Sedibeng East education district. Phone 016 349 1201.
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Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.