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Public primary school
Laer Volkskool Heidelberg
Heidelberg, Gauteng
Laer Volkskool Heidelberg is a public primary school in Heidelberg, Gauteng, in the Sedibeng East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 908 learners and 41 educators, about 22.1 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) | 908 |
| Educators (2025) | 41 |
| Learners per educator | 22.1 (province average 30.1) Fewer learners per educator than 80% of 429 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700340257 |
Address and location
| Street address | 15, Voortrekkerstraat, Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Heidelberg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 84 Heidelberg 1438 |
| 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 Laer Volkskool Heidelberg
Is Laer Volkskool Heidelberg a public or private school?
Laer Volkskool Heidelberg is a public primary school.
Does Laer Volkskool Heidelberg 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 Laer Volkskool Heidelberg?
908 learners and 41 educators (about 22.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 80% of 429 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Laer Volkskool Heidelberg?
Its EMIS number is 700340257.
Where is Laer Volkskool Heidelberg?
15, Voortrekkerstraat, Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Heidelberg. It is in Heidelberg, Gauteng, in the Sedibeng East education district. Phone 016 341 6216.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.