Laerskool Avante

Laerskool Avante is a public primary school in Kocksoord, Randfontein, Gauteng, in the Gauteng West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 528 learners and 46 educators, about 33.2 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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)	1 528
Educators (2025)	46
Learners per educator	33.2 (province average 30.1)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	700270322

Address and location

Street address	170, Steynstreet, Kocksoord, Randfontein, Randfontein
Postal address	Private Bag X6001 Kocksvlei 1764
Suburb / area	Kocksoord
Town	Randfontein
Province	Gauteng
Education district	Gauteng West
Circuit	2
Municipality	Rand West Local Municipality
Ward	74805002
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.