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La Rochelle Primary School
La Rochelle, Johannesburg, Gauteng
La Rochelle Primary School is a public primary school in La Rochelle, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 128 learners and 29 educators, about 38.9 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 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 type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 128 |
| Educators (2025) | 29 |
| Learners per educator | 38.9 (province average 30.1) Fewer learners per educator than 2% of 429 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700400701 |
Address and location
| Street address | 100, 11th Street, la Rochelle, Johannesburg, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 1108 Rossettenville 2130 |
| Suburb / area | La Rochelle |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg South |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800057 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
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 La Rochelle Primary School
Is La Rochelle Primary School a public or private school?
La Rochelle Primary School is a public primary school.
Does La Rochelle Primary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 5 school.
How many learners are at La Rochelle Primary School?
1 128 learners and 29 educators (about 38.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 2% of 429 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of La Rochelle Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 700400701.
Where is La Rochelle Primary School?
100, 11th Street, la Rochelle, Johannesburg, Johannesburg. It is in La Rochelle, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. Phone 011 435 9645.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.