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Laerskool Claremont
Claremont, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Laerskool Claremont is a public primary school in Claremont, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 847 learners and 27 educators, about 31.4 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 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 847 |
| Educators (2025) | 27 |
| Learners per educator | 31.4 (province average 30.1) Fewer learners per educator than 50% of 289 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700140228 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1, Rose Street, Claremont, Johannesburg, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X4 Newville 2114 |
| Suburb / area | Claremont |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg North |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800082 |
| 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 Laerskool Claremont
Is Laerskool Claremont a public or private school?
Laerskool Claremont is a public primary school.
Does Laerskool Claremont charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
How many learners are at Laerskool Claremont?
847 learners and 27 educators (about 31.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 50% of 289 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Laerskool Claremont?
Its EMIS number is 700140228.
Where is Laerskool Claremont?
1, Rose Street, Claremont, Johannesburg, Johannesburg. It is in Claremont, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. Phone 081 592 5700.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.