Public primary school

Laerskool Dagbreek

Carletonville, Merafong City, Gauteng

Laerskool Dagbreek is a public primary school in Carletonville, Merafong City, Gauteng, in the Gauteng West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 787 learners and 35 educators, about 22.5 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SectorPublic
Quintile5 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)787
Educators (2025)35
Learners per educator22.5 (province average 30.1)
Fewer learners per educator than 79% of 429 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number700270272

Address and location

Street address57, South Street, Oberholzer, Carletonville, Merafong City
Postal addressPrivate Bag X2038 Oberholzer 2502
Suburb / areaCarletonville
TownMerafong City
ProvinceGauteng
Education districtGauteng West
Circuit1
MunicipalityMerafong City Local Municipality
Ward74804016
Former departmentHouse of Assembly(HOA)

Admissions

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Questions about Laerskool Dagbreek

Is Laerskool Dagbreek a public or private school?

Laerskool Dagbreek is a public primary school.

Does Laerskool Dagbreek 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 Laerskool Dagbreek?

787 learners and 35 educators (about 22.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 79% of 429 similar schools in Gauteng.

What is the EMIS number of Laerskool Dagbreek?

Its EMIS number is 700270272.

Where is Laerskool Dagbreek?

57, South Street, Oberholzer, Carletonville, Merafong City. It is in Carletonville, Merafong City, Gauteng, in the Gauteng West education district. Phone 018 787 4171.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.